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Trigger warning: this piece discusses themes of anxiety and eating disorders. My boyfriend and I were discussing the merits of New York compared to our current home in Los Angeles....

Milestones can be really hard to beat - trust me, I know! I have heaps of milestones I can and will hit but sometimes it feels impossible. You want to...

The thing about life is that we are in a race, We are running towards a goal, racing against time. Just like a race, we could start out strong and...

A game is more than just a game. Despite being a hobby that is often associated with laziness or immaturity, there is also a myriad of video games that explore...

Trigger warning: this piece discusses disordered eating.  Eating can be really hard. So hard that it feels impossible. I can understand that. I also understand that people need food to...

As someone who never believed that cognitive switch could happen, I assure you, it can.

As with mental illness, the ways we all cope are different and unique to each individual.

What’s one of the best mental health tips you’ve ever been given? We recently asked you, our beautiful Voices of Hope community, to share some of the best mental health...

Trigger warning: this piece discusses themes of anxiety and substance abuse.  Recently, the legend Matthew Perry passed away. Many know him for his incredible performance as Chandler Bing in the TV...

Halloween, for some, can be a time to have fun and embrace your inner child - which is great! Things such as dressing up, eating yummy treats, decorating, and more...

I ended up going to school, doing normal things, and engaging with family and friends.

There are many adaptations that can be made to this to fit whatever you may be going through.

There are many resources and people who want to help you find yourself again.

When someone speaks out, it creates change. One story, one person’s unique experiences, helps them to take back their power, and it allows others to feel seen.

Through sun or wind through rain or storm, I will love myself in every form.

There is no question that you can’t find answers for, and no diagnosis that can stop you from having the healthy and loving relationship you deserve.

While these are the top five ways to help a friend with schizophrenia, it's important to remember that support should be tailored to their individual needs and preferences.

Trigger warning: this piece discusses themes of anxiety. Anxiety can feel a little bit like a paradox: on the one hand, it can be reassuring to know that many people...

You won’t feel like this forever. You may not feel better in one night, but you WILL feel better eventually.

Together, let’s break the silence, challenge the stigma and offer hope to those facing similar struggles.

You don’t need to try harder to earn your worth or value because as you are, right now, that’s all that matters.

Tell yourself you will have a good day because you are stronger than you think. 

We will make it back to shore. We might fall off our board along the way, but we will survive.

It required courage to confront these invisible adversaries and seek help, but it was a pivotal moment in my journey to wellness.

The outcomes of going through with the scary situations are good.

So, to anyone who has OCD, it’s never ‘bad enough’ to not seek recovery.  You just need to find the right tools to help you fight.

You are amazing and so so SO very worthy of a beautiful life!

I cannot say enough how much of an impact they have had on my life, my health and my well-being.

Small step by small step, you are walking towards your horizon.

Change can be good, it can grow and shape you to be the best version of you. Change can teach us to be resilient and adaptable.

You never know what the person next to you has experienced.

At times, you may feel like giving up or wishing you could go back but once you reach the light, you will be so glad that you kept going.

I’m not saying it’s easy or that once you are in a good place you will stay there but there is always hope.

This is not the same. That was there. This is here.

What changed was having my support network guide me. I leaned on them as they did to me too, and we got each other through it.

All of you shared so many wonderful things that we wanted to share them with you.

I know change is hard and scary, but it’s something we all experience. 

We’re sharing some of these in the hopes that you may also find them hopeful and help you through challenging times.

Maybe write some affirmations on a sticky note and stick them where you’ll see them!

Ask yourself, ‘Is this in alignment with the quality of life I want?’

Enjoy your day as much as possible. Spend time with those you love.

You can still live a rich and meaningful life. You can find things to hold on for.

There’s so much to learn and discover, so much I’ve not tasted or touched, and I get to be excited by that prospect.

We are all far from the perfect standard, remember that when, like me, you find yourself triggered by someone else's comment.

Today is a great opportunity to keep fighting. You’re one day closer to winning your battle.

Because I reached out, I didn’t get to the point of experiencing thoughts of suicide and self-harm.

One sentence of vulnerability could be all it takes to feel a little lighter.

If you know anyone who suffers from BPD and experiences ruminating thoughts, please understand it's not their fault, and they can't “just stop thinking about it."