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Feel-Good Corner, My Take

Service/Assistance Animals: The Good Bad and Ugly

March 17, 2023March 25, 2023 Karina

A look at the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to service animals and how they’re misunderstood.

Tagged assistance animals, ignorance, mental health, Service dog, stereotypes, stigmaLeave a comment
Feel-Good Corner, My Take

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

June 25, 2022June 25, 2022 Karina

An exercise from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy​ plus a personal/Mia update.

Tagged ACT, hospital, stigma, Therapy2 Comments
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Crisis Centres for Mental Illness Support

November 22, 2021 Karina

Crisis centres for mental illness support: What's it like, what should you expect, what to bring and a personal update.

Tagged crisis centre, mental health, Mental illness, stigma, support4 Comments
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Feel-Good Corner, My Take

Sleep, Stigma and Positivity

May 30, 2021May 30, 2021 Karina

A dose of motivation and positivity for you today: Tips for sleep, a fight against toxic masculinity / stigma and some hope from me to you!

Tagged mental health, Motivation, sleep, stigma, testimony, toxic masculinityLeave a comment
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Mental Health Awareness Project Update

May 17, 2021May 17, 2021 Karina

An update on my mental health awareness month posts to reduce ignorance and foster support and understanding for those in need.

Tagged fact vs fiction, mental health, mental health awareness month, misconceptions, stigmaLeave a comment
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Mental Illness Poetry

February 24, 2021 Karina

My latest artwork; poetry on the outward perception of mental illness and two drawings along the theme of rebirth, renewal and personal renovation.

Tagged Bebirth, Perceptions, Renewal, Self-improvement, stigmaLeave a comment
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Suicide Awareness Week

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 Karina

This week and in some places this month, is that of Suicide Awareness. From a suicide survivor, this is my dedicated article on breaking this subject open!

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Getting Help for Mental Illness – Stigmas and Fears

November 5, 2020November 30, 2020 Karina

Getting help for a mental illness is crucial, and the earlier the better! Learn what to expect and how to conquer stigmas and fears that prevent you from seeking help.

Tagged help, Mental illness, stigma, support1 Comment

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