Tags: by Gayathri Ramprasad | Jan 19, 2016 |
As a little girl, Khatera moved with her family from Afghanistan to the U.S. Growing up, she felt like an outsider and was overwhelmed with the responsibility of interpreting and advocating for the survival of her family. Over the years, she struggled with ADHD, anxiety and depression. Today, Khatera is a mother and mental health activist. She wants to let people struggling with mental health issues around the world know that “no matter what your struggles are, YOU CAN RECOVER.” SEE MORE RECOVERY VIDEOS DO YOU HAVE A RECOVERY STORY? Stories have the power to inform, inspire and transform lives. If you have a recovery story, please submit your story today. Your story will educate people about mental health issues, eliminate stigma, and give HOPE to people struggling with mental health issues, and let them know recovery is...
Tags: by Phillis Benson | Jan 14, 2016 |
Each year, I reaffirm my resolve to nurture my health – physical, emotional, and spiritual. Ironically, it wasn’t until I was debilitated by depression that I realized the critical importance of emotional health. Like most people, I went to the doctor when I was in physical pain. But not when I was in emotional pain. I recently saw a TED talk by Guy Winch, who makes a compelling case to practice emotional hygiene – take care of our emotions, our minds, with the same diligence we take care of our bodies. I invite you to watch the TED talk and start practicing emotional hygiene. Need help? Click here to learn 7 ways to practice emotional hygiene. Wishing you wellness, Gayathri Ramprasad, MBA, CPS Founder & President, ASHA International ...
Tags: by Gayathri Ramprasad | Jan 8, 2016 |
A year ago, a dear friend lost her brother to suicide. Overwhelmed with grief, she didn’t know how to talk to her 9-year-old son about his uncle’s death. As a mother and mental health advocate I understand how difficult it is for parents to talk about suicide with their children. But it is critical we do. Given that suicide is the second leading cause of death among those ages 15-24, and the third leading cause of death among children ages 10-14 year old, it is time we take the time to talk to our children about suicide. And, here is a valuable article to help us… The post How to Talk to Your Kids About Suicide: Experts Share Tips for Parents appeared first on Shadows in the Sun by Gayathri...
