A MENTAL HEALTH BLOG FOR ALL OF US
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this is a forum for people who struggle with their mental health and would like to read about or understand their illnesses a bit better. it's a safe space so i encourage you to submit anything you'd like.
this blog is for all of us
this blog is for someone who is maybe new to all of this and has no idea as to what he/she is feeling/doing/going through
this blog is for those who don't have people close to them, who they feel they can relate to
this blog is for people who feel like they've just run out of friends to burden with their problems, thoughts, and feelings
this blog is for that parent that is trying their best to catch a glimpse of what their son/daughter is going through
this blog is for the educator
this blog is for the learner
this blog is for the dreamer
this blog is for the risk taker
this blog is for the ones who can't seem to break through their shell
this blog is for the misunderstood
this blog is for the one who can't seem to keep their shit together
this blog is for the ones who are not at peace
this blog is for the ones who are at peace
this blog is for the ones who are fooling everyone
this blog is for the scared
this blog is for the brave
this blog is for the ones that try
this blog is for the ones who don't try
this blog is for the ones that want to try
this blog is for you
GIVE A SHOUT
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