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Guest Post: Interview with Author of ” I am Her She is Me” Birdie Thorn

Bipolar Bandit

Birdie has lived experience with Bipolar 2, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and ADHD. I give people a first-hand look at the deepest depths of depression and the heights of mania. There are some parts of the book that are describing a depressive episode that the main character is experiencing.

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My Brain’s Not Broken Song of the Month – Don’t Matter Now

My Brains Not Broken

While I love the song itself, there was also an interview about the song (released in 2017) that had a huge impact on me. I remember wanting to read the article after seeing the headline: “George Ezra addresses battles with anxiety on new single ‘Don’t Matter Now’” I was floored. I felt confused, directionless and alone.

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Never Say These 3 Things to Someone With Anxiety

Social Work Haven

Anxiety is one of the most common mental illness. According to Trevor (2017), anxiety is a normal healthy reaction. BUT, there are things you should never say to someone with anxiety. So, what is anxiety? Anxiety is a feeling of fear, worry and apprehension about what’s to come. 3: Just get over it!

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Teenagers and Mental Health: A Q&A with Tilly’s Life Center

My Brains Not Broken

Although the stigma around mental health has shifted, it is this generation that is experiencing unprecedented, elevated stress and symptoms of anxiety and depression. Oftentimes adolescents cannot conceptualize that a challenge like anxiety or depression will ever change or get better – they feel stuck and hopeless.

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Social Work Can Play a Critical Role in Pain Management

Social Work Blog

Interventions, such as motivational interviewing, and techniques, like going with resistance and offering empathy, validation and reflection, are important. This is where a person presents symptoms of depression, anxiety or insomnia, but their primary problem is chronic pain,” Kljajic says.

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Guest Post: Interview with Author of ” I am Her She is Me” Birdie Thorn

Bipolar Bandit

Birdie has lived experience with Bipolar 2, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and ADHD. I give people a first-hand look at the deepest depths of depression and the heights of mania. There are some parts of the book that are describing a depressive episode that the main character is experiencing.

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Don't Despise the Packaging.

American Board of Clinical Social Work

"Don't Despise the Packaging." I recently watched Robin Roberts from Good Morning America, interview Glori Tuitt and her Mother, Ruthie Tuitt. She goes on to say that her daughter remains a great blessing to her.