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After over a year as a co-author of 'Surviving ED' at HealthyPlace, Hollay Ghadery says goodbye to the community. See what she has to say at HealthyPlace.

I've been writing with HealthyPlace for just over a year now, and during my time with this wonderful community, I've learned so much about myself, the community members, and more about my disease than I thought possible. It's been unforgettable. However, late last year I began to suffer from something that is common to those of us who write about our trauma.

Have you ever used mantras for recovery from mental illness? They can be a great way to remind yourself of your worth and power. Find some at HealthyPlace.

Recovering from Mental Illness

6 Healing Mantras for Recovery

A practical self-harm care plan can help you reach your goal of becoming self-harm-free. Learn how to create your own and what to include in it at HealthyPlace.

Speaking Out About Self Injury

Creating Your Self-Harm Care Plan in 2021

If you're struggling with your new year's mental health goals, could stigma be derailing them? Get some insight into this at HealthyPlace.

Surviving Mental Health Stigma

Is Stigma Derailing Your Mental Health Goals?

Mental Illness in the Family

Growing Up with ADHD

The Life: LGBT

LGBTQIA+-Inclusive Mental Health Language Is Important

Mental Illness Overview

A mental illness definition is important in understanding mental health problems. Discover the answer to the question - What is a mental illness?

Mental Illness Overview

Mental Illness Definition: What Is Mental Illness?

More information is needed regarding medications used to treat ADHD during pregnancy and while nursing. Learn about the effects of ADHD medications during pregnancy.

Mental Illness Overview

Are ADHD Drugs Safe During Pregnancy?

Explanation of the theory behind how support groups work and why some people find support groups very helpful.

Mental Illness Overview

The Theory of Support Groups

Mental Illness Overview

Difference between Mental Illness and Mental Disorder

Cognitive behavioral therapy is a common approach to mental health treatment, but how does it actually work? Find out here at HealthyPlace.

Mental Illness Overview

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Definition, Techniques, Examples

Dialectical behavior therapy is a mode of talking therapy based on CBT techniques. Learn about how DBT works, on HealthyPlace.

Mental Illness Overview

Dialectical Behavior Therapy: How Does It Work?

Recent Mental Health Articles

'Take a deep breath.' Have you heard that when you're stressed or upset? There's a good reason for that. Discover why you should take a deep breath at HealthyPlace.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

Take a Deep Breath for Your Brain, Mental Health

Have you ever noticed that people tend to advise, “Take a deep breath” when you're stressed or upset? That's for good reason. When you need a mental health reset, pause, and breathe. It may be just what your brain needs.

Do you feel like problems caused by your mental health will never end? Here are some ways to deal with that.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

What to Do When It Seems Like Problems Will Never End

Here's what's happening on the HealthyPlace site this week: What to Do When It Seems Like Problems Will Never

It is hard to be grateful when you are living with a mental illness. Here are some tips on how to be grateful.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

Mental Illness Makes Life Hard: 3 Tips to Be Grateful Anyway

Here's what's happening on the HealthyPlace site this week: Mental Illness Makes Life Hard: 3 Tips to Be G

Mental-Health-Newsletter

3 Healthy Habits to Help You Deal with Post-Election, Societal Stress

Here's what's happening on the HealthyPlace site this week: 3 Healthy Habits to Help You Deal with Post-Election

Mental-Health-Newsletter

HealthyPlace Mental Health Newsletter

Newsletter

With seasonal affective disorder, you don’t have to resign yourself to another winter of depression. Use these tips to boost your mood and overall mental health.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Tips: Help for SAD

Here's what's happening on the HealthyPlace site this week: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Tips: Help for SAD

Wondering: Do I have?

Experiencing symptoms of mental illness but are unsure of what they mean? Get trusted information, take a psychological test to help determine possible causes and treatments.

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Wondering: Do I have?

Experiencing symptoms of mental illness but are unsure of what they mean? Get trusted information, take a psychological test to help determine possible causes and treatments.

More conditions >