Growing up, I didn't see many girls who looked like me on the TV. They weren't in the books, on billboards, or in films, either. Thankfully, this is starting to change but it's still not where it needs to be. You see, if you're a child who's not white, it can be hard to grow… Continue reading Why Representation in Media Matters
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Life-Paralysis: What Holds Us Back?
There are things that hold us back in life, but how and why? Lets discuss life paralysis...
My Thoughts On Communication and Connection
Here are my thoughts on why we fall victim to disconnection and poor communication and how we can do better to cultivate connection in this complex world of today... Empathy over sympathy Sympathy is "I feel sorry for you," which doesn't take away my pain, or share it, or take away my shame and… Continue reading My Thoughts On Communication and Connection
Video: The “I’m Just Tired” Lie
How often do you say "I'm just tired" and what do you actually mean? Because news flash, there's probably more going on than you think. Check out my video for some of my thoughts... https://youtu.be/Tz9qtbC-VD4 If you need any help in bettering your mental health, or better coping with anxiety, depression, and stress,… Continue reading Video: The “I’m Just Tired” Lie
What Does It Mean To Be Strong?
What does it really take to be a strong person? Here's what it means to be strong...
How To Support Someone With Depression or Anxiety
Apparently, not enough people know how to support someone with depression or anxiety. As these are the most common mental illnesses that all of us are likely to experience to some degree, I wanted to give my advice. (By the way, I have personally suffered from both, helped friends and family through both, and have… Continue reading How To Support Someone With Depression or Anxiety
We Don’t “Get Over It”
*It's Mental Health Awareness Week* I was doing my regular head conversation thing and I thought about how some people may say that I "got over" my Social Anxiety (as in the level and intensity that it was when I was younger). As if I grew out of it. As if it was a… Continue reading We Don’t “Get Over It”
Prevention Over Treatment
Let's create a world where mental health care and practices are normal. I discuss prevention over treatment in mental health...
The Rise in Self-Help Content
Ever wondered why it is suddenly so popular to talk about self-help, self-development and all the other Self terms? Here's my thoughts on the rise in self-help content.
Self-Exploration and Growth
Do you take the time to self-explore and grow? Do you actively grow and improve yourself? In this post, I discuss why we need self-exploration and growth to free ourselves and grow stronger.
S. R. Crawford 