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Spotlight on Headspace
Spotlight on Headspace
Spotlight onVeronica O2 July 2017mental health, youthComment
Stress in the Achiever Culture
Stress in the Achiever Culture
Featured WritersVeronica O1 July 2017anxiety, mental health, study, schoolComment
Spotlight on The Banksia Project
Spotlight on The Banksia Project
Spotlight onVeronica O28 June 2017men, mental health, wellbeing
What not to say.
What not to say.
My writingsVeronica O26 June 2017mental health, what not to sayComment
A look at the Science - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
A look at the Science - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
ScienceVeronica O23 June 2017ocd, science, literature review, informative Comment
Unmasking the truths behind ED's.
Unmasking the truths behind ED's.
Featured WritersVeronica O14 June 2017mental health, eating disorders, anorexiaComment
Spotlight on #selfieofsupport
Spotlight on #selfieofsupport
Spotlight onVeronica O13 June 2017Zottie Dottie, Awareness, mental health, selfie of supportComment
Supporting others.
Supporting others.
My writingsVeronica O12 June 2017help, supporting othersComment
Spotlight on Heart on my sleeve
Spotlight on Heart on my sleeve
Spotlight onVeronica O10 June 2017Comment
Submit your story
Submit your story
Featured WritersVeronica O9 June 2017submissions, mental healthComment
Tips to keep your mind healthy.
Tips to keep your mind healthy.
My writingsVeronica O5 May 2017mental health, wellbeing, tips, advice, physical healthComment
Why, 13 Reasons Why is dangerous.
Why, 13 Reasons Why is dangerous.
ReviewsVeronica O18 April 2017mental health, 13 Reasons Why Comments
OCD and Me
OCD and Me
My writingsVeronica O20 March 2017mental health, ocd, anxiety, depression, self harmComment
High Anxiety
High Anxiety
My writingsVeronica O1 March 2017mental health, anxiety, helpComment
Some Types of Mental Health Struggles People can face.
Some Types of Mental Health Struggles People can face.
My writingsVeronica O15 February 2017mental health, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, psychosisComment
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Believe in yourself and you’re more than halfway there because believing in yourself is such a big step. #anxiety #mentalhealth #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealthquotes #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthrec
Traits associated with autism can vary widely from person to person. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a spectrum condition, meaning individuals can exhibit a range of traits to differing degrees. NOT just being geeky and awkward Below is a list of
Mental Health Reminders 🌱 1. It's okay to not be okay. Give yourself permission to feel without judgment. 2. Take it one day at a time. Small steps lead to big changes. 3. You’re more than your productivity. Rest is productive too. 4. Feeling
The holiday season can be a joyous time, but it can also bring unique mental health challenges. Here are some reminders to support mental well-being this Christmas: 1. Set Realistic Expectations The holidays don’t have to be perfect or just li
Self care reminders for the holiday season: its okay to pause you are allowed to say no there is no such thing as perfect your best is more than enough #anxiety #mentalhealth #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealthq
Christmas is a sensory extravaganza. Bright, flashing lights, loud music, crowded shopping centers, and an array of smells from festive foods can quickly overwhelm an autistic person. Sensory sensitivities are a common aspect of autism, and the heigh
What are your most meaningful moments of 2024? #storyofthemind
When asked - “What is it like being a young woman with autism?” there were are few themes universal to each response - LONELY and NOT SEEN. Sadly, this is the case for many young women. Autism can make you feel lonely, disconnected and a
article//: Self-validation is the practice of acknowledging and accepting your emotions without judgment. It’s about recognizing that your feelings make sense within the context of your experiences (e.g., “I’m feeling anxious, and
It’s okay if it takes a little longer than you thought. A lovely thing to remember from @maryfowlerrr ♥️
DEAR MAN teaches us a strategy for effective communication. Using this skill, we can learn to express our needs and wants in a way that is respectful to themselves and others, increasing the likelihood of positive outcomes. DESCRIBE - Clearly and co
This five-step exercise can be very helpful during periods of anxiety or panic by helping to ground you in the present when your mind is bouncing around between various anxious thoughts. Before starting this exercise, pay attention to your breathing
The TIPP skill is intended to change your body chemistry quickly in order to reduce the effects of an overwhelmed emotional mind; where your thinking and behaviours are controlled by your overwhelming emotions. T - temperature - change your body tem
An important reminder and lovely artwork from @vicky_barone ♥️ Look how far you’ve come ♥️ #motivationalquotes #storyofthemind #mentalhealthawareness
Yes it does. #storyofthemind
Going through a tough time doesn’t undo the progress you have made. One for myself today <3 I hope you can care and love yourself <3 #anxiety #mentalhealth #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealthquotes #mentalhealthsupport #m
We all grow at our own speeds, so keep on growing. This is one I particularly struggle with having had so many mental health interruptions over the last ten years. I feel very behind my peers and like things will take forever. So a reminder for me t
Mental Health Meds are A-OK. ⭐️ 💊 Remember - it’s okay to take medicine to feel okay.⭐️ It’s important to manage mental illness in a way which works for each of us & in an individualised way with advice from health professionals who

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