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A Guide to Noticing When Someone is Struggling, and How to Handle It

Many times people can look back on someone’s behavior and recognize the signs of emotional struggle, but do you feel confident in your ability to notice struggle as it’s happening? And what you should do about it?  If you see something, say something. This article is meant as a helpful reference to the signs of poor mental health, and how to talk to a loved one about seeking help.

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On the Road Again: Mental Health Solutions for Musicians

It’s common knowledge that life on the road is hard, but what is it really like for someone with a mental illness? How can self-care even exist for them in a world where the means of their income is something that has been committed to months, even years in advance? It’s time we started to think more about how to strategically address this gap in coverage.

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What Thor Taught Us about Depression and Self-Worth

One thing you should know, for those of you who are just getting to know me through my articles in this blog, is that I am an unabashed fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Within the spectacle and humor of each film, throughout my history of midnight showings and marathons on the couch with my family, I’ve analyzed many of the heartfelt and emotion-based themes connected with various character arcs. So what better way to combine my two loves than to examine some of the struggles of the god of thunder through the lens of a mental health therapist?

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