by Breaking Taboo | Apr 2, 2026 | Articles, General Mental Health, Other mental illness, Wellbeing
We usually talk about mental health after someone is already struggling. After the panic attacks start. After the depression gets heavy. After things fall apart. But what if we asked the question earlier? Mental illness is common, and many conditions begin in the...
by Breaking Taboo | Mar 12, 2026 | Articles, General Mental Health, Wellbeing
For a long time, I treated work stress as just part of being an adult, meeting deadlines, dealing with difficult coworkers, and enduring long days. Many others around me seemed just as tired and overwhelmed, so I assumed that was simply the way things are supposed to...
by Breaking Taboo | Feb 26, 2026 | Articles, Seasonal
Trigger warning: Mentions of dating violence/abuse. When one typically thinks of February, they go straight towards Valentine’s Day or Black History Month. Both events are important aspects of this specific month, offering room for remembrance and appreciation....
by Breaking Taboo | Jan 16, 2026 | Articles, General Mental Health
With January now underway, many view it as a fresh start or a period of change. It’s a month when one begins the process of creating new resolutions or vision boards to serve as a direction for the new year. This focus on change fails to take into consideration how...
by Breaking Taboo | Sep 23, 2025 | Articles, Suicide
Before reading this article, I would like to provide a trigger warning when discussing the topic of suicide. The month of September is known to be a time in the year marking the end of summer to transition to the beginning of autumn. It’s a month of change...
by Breaking Taboo | Aug 19, 2025 | Anxiety, Articles, General Mental Health, Wellbeing
As August rolls around each year, it signifies the beginning of a new school year, promising a fresh start to learn and grow with peers. A new school year offers room to make new memories, new friendships, and an opportunity to pursue academic goals. Despite this,...
