Mental Health America

Jan 5, 2025 | mhanational.org | Keith Davis

Picture this: It’s January 1, and you’re pumped. You’ve written down your resolutions, stocked up on healthy groceries, and maybe even shared your goals with friends. “This is it,” you tell yourself. “This is the year I crush it.” Fast forward three weeks, and… well, life happened. The snacks are back, the gym bag is gathering dust, and your motivation is nowhere to be found. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. We’ve all been there. The problem isn’t you—it’s the way we approach resolutions.

Nov 21, 2023 | mhanational.org | Jackie Zimmermann

Soo Jin became a caregiver unexpectedly when her sister-in-law was diagnosed with leukemia. After a single phone call, Soo Jin was on her way to her sister-in-law’s house to pack her things and welcome her into her home. When discussing caregiving, the focus is often on the hardships, and there are many challenging times. Still, in Soo Jin’s experience, like many others, there is so much reward. Relationships deepen, hope grows, and living in the present becomes necessary.

Sep 27, 2023 | mhanational.org | Michael Patrick Cullinane

As a 46-year-old veteran high school teacher, I often worry my students will soon write me off with an “Okay, Boomer” response. Although a member of Generation X, technically I’m closer in age to my Baby Boomer predecessors than the Zoomers in my classroom, but they just see me as the older guy behind the desk. My students are navigating a world that looks a lot different from the one I grew up in.

Sep 19, 2023 | mhanational.org | Taylor Adams

Trigger warning: Suicide, depressionThis blog reflects the author’s personal experience. MHA does not endorse or condone any viewpoints mentioned. It’s been nine years since I lost someone I loved deeply to suicide. This person was kind, passionate, and gregarious. He also lacked basic coordination and often tripped over his own feet. For that, I’d add (un)intentionally funny to his long list of admirable traits.

Aug 29, 2023 | mhanational.org | Jackie Zimmermann

I remember as a teen when I had to stare at my own and others' bodies in a mirror during ballet class for hours on end, day after day. That space is where I learned to feel ashamed of my body as I critiqued and compared myself to the people physically around me.