by Crystal Lancaster | Apr 19, 2019 | Articles, General Mental Health, Taboo & Breaking It
Mental health. What does it mean to a twelve-year-old? It may very well mean nothing if he or she has never even heard of the topic. I know I hadn’t when I was that age. In fact, I wasn’t even aware mental illness truly existed, that there were diseases completely...
by Breaking Taboo | Apr 16, 2019 | Articles, General Mental Health, Taboo & Breaking It
Breaking Taboo is a nonprofit organization that aims to break the stereotype, or taboo, surrounding Mental Health and Suicide. Our intention is to educate, share, and encourage open conversations about this topic. We believe that in order to solve a problem, we must...
by Breaking Taboo | Apr 12, 2019 | Articles, General Mental Health, Wellbeing
I am a high school student, and I am fully versed in the world of mental illness and suicide. So many of my classmates have experienced mental health related problems, talk about them, and have shared their insights with me. The quotes used below are from just a few...
by bt_admin | Feb 5, 2019 | Articles, General Mental Health, Wellbeing
Valentines day is a day OF love. “LOVE” is a phenomenon that has been the subject of controversy since the beginning of civilization, from poets to artists to psychologists, scientists, and religions. But today, we are going to talk about a different kind of love, and...
by bt_admin | Sep 18, 2018 | Articles, General Mental Health
“We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changes attitudes can in aid recovery” -Al-Anon Al-Anon was co-founded in 1951 by Anne B and Lois W. The Al-Anon family groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience,...
by bt_admin | Aug 30, 2018 | Articles, General Mental Health
Have you ever heard of sandplay therapy? What about aquatic therapy? Do you know that play is a certified form of therapy? Often times when people think of therapy options for mental health, the first thing that comes to mind is talk-therapy. While talk-therapy can...