Anxiety through the eyes of an Asian American

The impact of systemic racism on mental health as an Asian living in America.

Writing Workshop, BIPOC Mental HealthKristina BenoistJune 8, 2022

Why am I crying for no reason?

The mental health explanation behind the tears (and how to address it).

By Kristina Benoist

CryingKristina BenoistMay 27, 2022

I’ll always love you

How bipolar disorder affects my relationship with myself.

By Kendra Monmouth

Writing Workshop, StoriesKristina BenoistMay 27, 2022

After incredible loss, she’s on a mission to save lives from suicide

Fran Reicherter is inspiring her generation with mental health awareness, emotional support, and education.

By Jackie Menjivar

InterviewsKristina BenoistMay 20, 2022

My deceiving protector

A story about what it’s like to be trapped by the ideation of self-harm and suicide.

By Tiffany Benson

Writing Workshop, StoriesKristina BenoistMay 11, 2022

How to respond when someone asks about your self-harm scars

You can tell your story (or not) on your own terms.

By Jackie Menjivar

Self-harmKristina BenoistMay 6, 2022

A day in the life

A short poem about what living with anxiety looks like for me.

By Tessa Cone

Writing Workshop, StoriesKristina BenoistMay 4, 2022

Trauma afterlife

How it feels to live with PTSD

By Sara Atiyeh

Writing Workshop, StoriesKristina BenoistApril 27, 2022

Health and wellness resources for Native/Indigenous mental health

Resources for healing created by Native people for Native people.

BIPOC Mental HealthKristina BenoistApril 22, 2022

How to reach major goals when mental illness impacts your motivation

You have the power to accomplish your goals.

By Jackie Menjivar

Self-CareKristina BenoistApril 21, 2022

Family trauma doesn’t define you. You do.

One of the best decisions I made for my mental health was detaching my identity from my family. This is my survival story.

By Hayli Parry

Writing Workshop, StoriesKristina BenoistApril 20, 2022

8 ways to cope with tragedy in the news

How to protect your mental health while staying informed.

By Jackie Menjivar

Self-CareKristina BenoistApril 15, 2022

A relationship? Never again.

How your mental health can impact your romantic relationships.

By Cindy Ecclesiastre

Writing Workshop, StoriesKristina BenoistApril 13, 2022

How losing my voice helped me find my voice

A look at how a physical challenge changed me.

By Claire Torregiano

Writing Workshop, StoriesKristina BenoistApril 6, 2022

No, exercise won’t cure your mental illness. But here’s how it can really help.

7 ways exercise can benefit your mental health.

Fitness, Run IDONTMIND, Self-CareKristina BenoistMarch 31, 2022

My shadow

A story of how I met, suffered with, and learned to live with my social anxiety.

Writing Workshop, StoriesKristina BenoistMarch 30, 2022

You don't know

A tale of living with both a physical disability and mental illness.

By Carson Stanton

Writing Workshop, StoriesKristina BenoistMarch 23, 2022

Depression: A silent fight

“You don’t look depressed.” Breaking down the stigmatization of high functioning depression.

By Meagan DeMaria

Writing Workshop, StoriesKristina BenoistMarch 16, 2022

What happens if you tell your therapist you're suicidal?

Talking about it is the first step to staying safe.

By Jackie Menjivar

Suicide Prevention, TherapyKristina BenoistMarch 10, 2022

Hurting and healing

One individual’s journey with self-acceptance and discovering that recovery takes time — maybe even a lifetime.

By Victor Mitterando

Writing Workshop, StoriesKristina BenoistMarch 9, 2022

Journal

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