Managing Uncertainty in 2021 (Here We Go Again)

Between vaccine confusion, political unrest, and more, managing feelings of uncertainty may be 2021's most crucial skill. (image via Flaticon)

Post-Debate Coping Skills

A short list of coping skills to help you be in the moment and get out of your head after last night's debate. (image via Flaticon)

Video: Why Are We Struggling More Now?

This video explores why you may be struggling currently and offers ways to get through it. (image via Flaticon)

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Balancing Act: Control & Acceptance During COVID-19

Is your need for a sense of control making you feel less in control during COVID-19? You could be missing this important piece of the puzzle. (image via Flaticon)

Mental Health Resources for COVID-19

Access mental health resources that are still in service during COVID-19. (image via Flaticon)

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Video: Mental Health Cycles and Triggers During COVID-19

Gain practical advice on keeping track of mental health cycles and triggers, and learn of local Houston & national mental health resources. (image via Flaticon)

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Should I Say, "You Shouldn't Say That"?

Someone says something stigmatizing or derogatory… do you call them on it? Let it go? Have an existential crisis (like me)? ARE THOSE REALLY THE ONLY OPTIONS? (Image via Flaticon)

Confronting the Stigma of Invisible Illness

Oops, you did it again! Use the tips here to stop stigmatizing people living with invisible illness. (image via FlatIcon)

Finding the First Scene - The Art of Psychodrama

Exploring the ins and outs of psychodrama with Katlin Larimer, MSW. (Image via FlatIkon)

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Mental Health Narratives - Onstage and in Therapy

Hannah Gadsby’s heartstring-tugging interview on The New Yorker Radio Hour is one example of why it’s crucial for patients to build their own mental health narratives. Research by Michelle Munson and Sarah Narendorf empirically explains more. (Image via FlatIcon)

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Stop Stigmatizing the Discussion of Mental Illness

Just because you talk about depression doesn’t mean you’re being crushed by depression. (Image via Flat Icon)

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Describe Depression in a Sentence

I asked friends and acquaintances how they would describe depression in one sentence. Their vulnerable, honest answers range from heartwarming to heartbreaking. (image via Flat Icon)

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