
Not the News I Wanted
A week and a half ago, I left a doctor’s appointment feeling very upset. I hurried to my car, so that no one could see
A week and a half ago, I left a doctor’s appointment feeling very upset. I hurried to my car, so that no one could see
I’ve been asked to write some blogs for Fresh Hope for Mental Health. For anyone who doesn’t know, Fresh Hope for Mental Health offers peer-led
Mental health challenges can feel isolating, overwhelming, and sometimes even confusing. When emotions spiral or life feels heavy, it’s easy to feel disconnected or hopeless.
I was born with a profound case of bipolar disorder. My symptoms began when I was only six years old. My mom reminds me often
Many believe that loneliness has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. When one takes into account the COVID-19 pandemic, corresponding spike in remote work,
Pastor Brad Hoefs, founder of Fresh Hope, talks in his book, Fresh Hope for Mental Health, about the importance of medication, and taking it as prescribed by your physician (medication is addressed in Chapter 5, pg. 120, of the book). I recently experienced a change in my medication, with the knowledge and oversight of my physician, but still experienced difficulty. I want to share that story: I feel like if it can happen to me, it can happen to anyone!
I alluded to it last month, when I talked about the tears that came unbidden, as I laid down on the massage table. Tears that seemingly came out of nowhere! In looking back at that situation, I can see now that they were an indicator of my turn towards a depressive episode, though at the time, I missed all the signs.
What is dyscalculia, and why is it an overlooked mental health challenge?“Dyscalculia is a term used to describe specific learning disabilities that affect a child’s
I lay face-down on the massage table, and settle my head into the round pad. I feel the tears come, as if the change in
The ministry of Fresh Hope for Mental Health is based on 7 Recovery Principles (originally called Tenets). When we read them in our Support Group,
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