Happy Pride Month! How to Help Support Your LGBTQ Friends
by SofU Admin |
Jun 19th
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young adults are at an increased risk for suicide, substance abuse and mental health issues. This increased risk is a reaction to how they are treated in their homes, schools and communities; it is not a result of identifying as LGBTQ. Bullying, abuse, rejection, judgment, stigma and feelings of isolation and loneliness all have a big impact on how LGBTQ young adults feel about themselves and their future.
As a friend, what you say or ...
Guest blogger: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 101
by SofU Admin |
Apr 23rd
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) 101By Jonathan Goldberg, Ph.D., licensed psychologist, clinical instructor of psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Guest blogger, Dr. Jonathan Goldberg, answers the most common questions from young adults about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT is a form of therapy that research shows is effective in treating a number of mental health conditions in young adults. Dr. Goldberg is a trained cognitive behavioral therapist who works with young adults.
What ...
#ThinkPositive and Make a Difference in the Lives of Young Adults
by SofU Admin |
Mar 28th
#ThinkPositive and Make a Difference in the Lives of YoBy Audrey Alexander, NAMI intern and student at The George Washington University
Check out this guest blog by Audrey on the latest changes to StrengthofUs.org and why she got involved with our #ThinkPositive campaign!
StrengthofUs.org has a new look for the new spring season and they are celebrating the positive changes with a #ThinkPositive social media campaign. StrengthofUs.org is designed to inspire young adults impacted by mental ...
Connecting with Others
by SofU Admin |
Feb 28th
Connecting with OthersBy Emma Volesky
Guest blogger, Emma Volesky, shares her experience at the 2012 NAMI Convention.
I attended the NAMI National Convention for the first time last year. When I first heard about the convention, I knew at once I had to go. Not only did I want to go, I needed to go. Just the idea of going made me excited. Now, having experienced the convention firsthand, I can say that it is a hundred times better than I could have ever ...
Relationships
by SofU Admin
Having loving, supportive relationships is important in life. They increase our enjoyment of life and help us feel connected. Relationships can also help reduce stress and improve our physical and mental health. Having good, positive relationships is especially helpful when we have a bad day, week, month or even year. They can prove to be a life line in difficult times. Needless to say, relationships are a great source of comfort, support and reasons to feel good about ourselves, regardless of what is going on. Use this discussion group and its resources to learn more about making and keeping friends, dating and establishing healthy, intimate relationships.
Depression support
by BPDsupport
Support for those who suffer from depression and those who would like to learn more about it.
#ThinkPositive
by SofU Admin
This is the place to be to send and receive positive vibes! #ThinkPositive is a social media campaign created by us to inspire young adults experiencing mental health issues to stay strong and think positive. We hope the #ThinkPositive project reminds you that you are loved, there is hope and you are not alone in your struggles. We are in this together!
Check out the Get Involved with the #ThinkPositive Project tip sheet to learn about the many ways you can get involved with this movement beyond StrengthofUs.org! We will be posting #ThinkPositive content here regularily so check back often, especially when you are in need of a smile. :) Feel free to also post your own positive content here.
P.S. If you aren't logged in to this site, you cannot see the posts made by users in this group so please register and sign in to join the conversation!
Vent This
by SofU Admin
Sometimes living with a mental health condition just sucks. Post here to vent and share any frustrations or challenges you're experiencing with other young adults who have been there and understand!
As a friendly reminder, any content you post here should still abide by the Terms of Use and the Community Rules.
