Posts Tagged ‘Disability’
The Tricky Thing About Being Trans and Having a Mental Illness
What’s it like having a mental illness when you’re already struggling in a society that doesn’t accept your transgender identity? This comic breaks it down.
Read MoreWhen Healthy Isn’t an Option: How I Learned to Love My Chronically Ill Body
How often do you come across the idea that being “thin and healthy” is part of loving your body? Realizing that being healthy isn’t always an option can change everything.
Read More3 Reasons to Find a Better Term Than ‘-Phobia’ to Describe Oppression
Homophobia, fatphobia, transphobia – it’s important to name oppressive systems. But are we using a suffix that’s inaccurate, or even harmful?
Read More3 Ways to Help Combat Ableism and Mental Health Stigma in Schools
Ever thought about how the US education system adds to stigma against mental illness and disability? Here are some ideas for what to do about it.
Read More5 Lessons Buffy Taught Me That Helped Me Survive Depression
“Our wounds don’t make us weak – they make us human.” Fiction can be more than just entertainment. Turns out Buffy the Vampire Slayer had some great mental health tips!
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