A MENTAL HEALTH BLOG FOR ALL OF US
A MENTAL HEALTH BLOG FOR ALL OF US.
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by: Saniyya Patel
For the past 8Â years, I have struggled with my mental illnesses. Recently, I have plateaued and reached a place of stability. I served as a useful source to those seeking inspiration, help, or advice. I've always written about my thoughts and feelings, and have been an advocate for mental health. I finally decided to own that role and be intentional about it. I've made this blog to try and help others understand mental illnesses, and live a better life. Just as we try to take care of our physical health, we must also take care of our mental health as it is equally important. This site will include tips, information about mental illnesses, external resources, coping strategies, relatable stories, encouraging thoughts, and artwork. I invite you to share your own stories, thoughts, and experiences - in any form. I also encourage you to submit your art pieces (whether it be sketches, paintings, doodles, photography, etc.), which will be featured in the Mindfulness Gallery tab. I hope you learn a thing or two from this blog, and I ask you to pass this link on to anyone who you think would benefit from a site like this. Have a beautiful day :)
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Thanks for your interest in my mental health blog!
Support systems:
CONFIDENTIAL HOTLINES/ CRISIS LINES:​
Canadian Suicide Prevention Service (CSPS) 1-833-456-4566 (Open 24/7 in English & French)
Reach Out: 1-800-933-2023 (Crisis and Support Line for Mental Health & Addictions - Open 24/7)
Muslim Youth Helpline: 1-866-627-3342 (Mon-Fri 6pm-9pm EST)
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness 24/7 Help Line: 1-855-242-3310
Trans LifeLine – All Ages: 1-877-330-6366
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Good2Talk: 1-866-925-5454 (you can rant all you want, they are AMAZING) Professional counselling, information and referrals for mental health, addictions and well-being to post-secondary students - Open 24/7)
LGBT Youth Line~ Call: 1-800-268-9688, Text: 647-694-4275, or Online Chat on youthline.ca
FOR EMERGENCIES: Please call 911 immediately
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WEBSITES:
- http://thequietplaceproject.com/thethoughtsroom/en (you get to vent anonymously, check it out, its pretty cool!)
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APPS:
- Calm (Meditation + Breathing Practice)
- Breathe (Meditation)
- Headspace (Meditation)
- Flora
- MindShift
- A Soft Murmur (Soothing Sounds)
- Thisissand (Stress Relief Game)
You are never alone. (Even if it may feel like it sometimes)
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SHARE YOUR WORK:
- if you feel like sharing your story, or a piece of writing (short story or poem) about mental illness, lifestyle, struggle, or recovery, etc., you may submit through e-mail
- submit your artwork (paintings, drawings, sketches, photographs, or anything else) by emailing me a J.PEG image of it, to be featured in the Mindfulness Gallery
