Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Psyche.
Fighting the War on Depression & Anxiety: My Story
So let me set the scene. A few years ago I wasn't the person I am today, I used to have really bad bouts of anger, nothing helped! It was if I had no mental control over my emotions which then meant having no control over my physical self.
By Ian McGarva8 years ago in Psyche
The Day I Had My First Anxiety Attack
Anxiety attacks are no laughing matter especially when they are caused by high volumes of stress. I never thought I would ever experience this but one day it hit me so hard that I literally thought that I was going to die. It all started about eight years ago, when I was working as a marketing associate for a health insurance company. The job wasn’t too hard but the hours seemed long and tedious when you wore a headset and was hooked to an auto-dialer cold calling senior citizens to persuade them in changing or adding a Medicare Advantage plan to their current insurance policy.
By Kathy Lester8 years ago in Psyche
Must Read YA Books About Mental Health
Ever notice how mental health never really gets broached in children's lit, but becomes the main theme in many adult books? There's a reason for that. Mental illnesses often surface during the teens and early 20s, which makes it a way more relatable subject for older crowds.
By Rowan Marley8 years ago in Psyche
BPD: How It Can Destroy Your Relationship
BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder) is, as the name suggests, a personality disorder that manifests itself in many different ways. I have been diagnosed with it myself and let me tell you this: it's pretty darn scary. One minute you're the happiest you've ever felt, then the next you've never felt worse and you're slashing your wrist with the nearest sharp object. It's an awful mental illness to be diagnosed with, and it's so misunderstood by the public.
By Skylar Rose Pridgeon8 years ago in Psyche
The Value of Life from the Perspective of Mental Health...
The term "mentally unwell" appears to be taboo within the Asian community, however I am sure there are many other communities in which mental health is considered to be something that is unspoken of publicly. For a while now, my frustrations around the issue of mental health within the community have increased due to the fact that there is very little support to those who require it.
By Sobia Siddique8 years ago in Psyche
Meaningful Condolence Gifts for Grieving Friends
There are times when a close friend is mourning over the loss of a family member, a friend, a pet, etc. And it certainly is a tough time for them to go through. Other than showing support and always being there for them when they need someone the most, show that you really do care about them and what they're going through with a special gift.
By Jacqueline Hanikeh8 years ago in Psyche
Life With ADD
Having Attention Deficit Disorder has been both fun and exhausting. Life is challenging enough but with a minor yet slightly annoying disorder everything takes longer to do. You may wonder how in the world is that fun? Well, daydreaming is fun. Being creative is fun, always in your own little world is actually healthy for the mind and very enjoyable.
By Kayleigh Hay8 years ago in Psyche
Group Home for the Individual
In 2006, The Department of Social Services just in the state of MA had a grand total of 8385 cases. Out of said 8000 cases, only about 2000 of them had been in placement. Some going to foster homes others going into an assisted living while being mostly independent — and others being thrown into what is called congregated care in which the kids are placed into group homes.
By Rebecca Lynn8 years ago in Psyche
