50 Depression Memes to Make You Laugh & Feel Less Alone

If you’ve ever struggled with depression, you know one thing to be true: There is nothing funny about it. It’s overbearing and overwhelming. It dictates your day, ruins most nights, and can be totally paralyzing. While you should always seek help from a professional if you’re suffering from depression, there are ways to feel less alone … Continue reading 50 Depression Memes to Make You Laugh & Feel Less Alone

How to Handle Coronavirus-Induced Anxiety, According to the Experts

By Kimberly Zapata It’s been four months since the first case of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, was identified, and since that time, nearly half a million people have been infected. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, there have been 372,757 confirmed cases—and that’s enough to make anyone nervous. I’ve lived with generalized anxiety … Continue reading How to Handle Coronavirus-Induced Anxiety, According to the Experts

How to Explain Depression to Those You Love

By Kimberly Zapata When I was 15 years old, I was diagnosed with depression. I was young and naive; I was scared and ashamed; and I had no desire to explain my disease to anyone because I didn’t want others to know I was “sick.” I didn’t want others to think I was crazy. I … Continue reading How to Explain Depression to Those You Love

Remembering Carrie Fisher & Her Contributions To Mental Health

By Kimberly Zapata Usually, I’m relatively unfazed by celebrity deaths. Don’t get me wrong — I have empathy for the family of those affected. For the colleagues, loved ones, and friends left behind. I feel for their loss. But for the most part, my life is not impacted; my life remains unchanged. The same cannot be … Continue reading Remembering Carrie Fisher & Her Contributions To Mental Health