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What is Perimenopause? (Video)

Perimenopause is a natural part of a woman's life, but what impact can it have on your mental health? Learn more about how changing hormones can affect your mental health and increase anxiety or depression in this video.

My Animated Film "true_self.exe", and Helping Others to Emotionally Feel Seen

by Victoria Cruell

May 14, 2025

During my school years, my mental health made me feel empty, alone, hurt, isolated, and misunderstood. My animated film true_self.exe connects with my desire to tell stories about individuals who look and feel like me. Within this film, I portray a complex young woman, who experiences a multitude of different sides and emotions.

A Journey Beyond the Struggles: An Afghan girl’s Tale of Perseverance

by Anonymous

April 23, 2025

Though having experienced several mental and psychological disorders, she still desired to give back to women and girls who faced similar situations, to teach them about mental health and empowering them with education.

A True American Dream: From Darkness to Light

by Nieisha Deed

March 21, 2025

I believed in the recipe that society had laid out for me: get a good education, land a good job, buy a house, get married, have children, and boom—happiness would follow. But as I continued down this path, something didn’t add up. The math wasn’t mathing.

What is Postpartum Depression? - for Mental Health Professionals

Postpartum depression, or PPD, can occur after a person has a baby. Any new parent can experience PPD.

What is Postpartum Depression? (Video)

Postpartum depression, or PPD, can occur after a person has a baby. Any new parent can experience PPD, and its symptoms can make it harder to take care of yourself and your family. Learn more about postpartum depression and how to find support. Learn more.

What is Menopause? (Video)

How does menopause impact a person's mental health? In this video learn about the role menopause plays in mental health symptoms and how to find treatment and support.

Fear of Flying/Mental Health Minute

Quick tips for managing a fear of flying.

Overcoming Anxiety Related to Eating Holiday Meals/Mental Health Minute

Quick tips for those who struggle with body image concerns or disordered eating as well as those who have food-related worries like fears of choking or food poisoning.

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When the Sky Feels Heavy

by Luciana Valbuena

July 13, 2024

My dream was always to be a mother. The day my first child was born, I felt something in me change completely. I didn’t know what it was... But when I saw my daughter, I felt happy, yet alongside that happiness came fear and an unknown feeling.

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