Just because someone treats you badly doesn't mean you deserve it

There is one concept in life that, throughout my 27 years, I still cannot seem to grasp  —  that many people treat others badly who don...

Carrie Fisher isn't only Princess Leia, she's a real life super-heroine

When Carrie Fisher was only 19 years old, she got her big break — nailing the role of Princess Leia in "Star Wars: A New Hope." ...

My public panic attack restored my faith in humanity

If you've read my blog, you know that, in the last couple years, I have decided to start publicly talking about my anxiety. But yester...

Kevin Hines: One of 1% who survived jumping from Golden Gate Bridge

Last year, 38 people died from jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bridge Rail Foundation reports, and since it opened in 1937, there...

Disclosing your mental illness to others

I think one of the most challenging things in dealing with a mental illness is telling others about it -- and hoping they don't judge ...

Advice on coping with the holiday blues

It's the week after Thanksgiving. Which means, if it hadn't started already, businesses are now playing non-stop holiday music; neig...

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson talks about his battle with depression

Have you ever pursued a dream, only to have it not work out? Maybe you got denied the job you wanted or maybe someone told you that yo...

Veterans and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Photo from silouan.com Once a year, on Veterans Day, those who served our country are honored. But what about the other 364 days of the ...

How a text message can save a life

In high school, I went through a serious bout of depression when I felt like giving up on life. I wanted to talk to someone about it, bu...

How to stop being a worry wart

I am a worry wart. I worry about everything from "Does my boss like me? Does he think I'm doing a good job?" to "Did I ...

Lady Gaga launches social media initiative -- #IamNotJust

This past weekend, Lady Gaga launched a new social media initiative through her Born this Way Foundation, using the hashtag #IamNotJust . ...

Is depression an acceptable excuse to call in sick to work?

According to a survey  of 1,000 business owners and CEOs, 35 percent said being depressed is an acceptable reason to call in to work.  ...

Bisexuals are at greater risk of depression

As a straight woman and gay rights supporter, I have to admit, I haven't given much thought about the bisexual community. I am asham...

Norwegian cartoonist makes comic strip about depression

Even though mental illness can't be seen, sometimes depression feels like a tangible thing -- even more tangible than our own bodies. A...

Wombat diagnosed with depression finds comfort in teddy bear

Photos from Instagram Did you know that animals can suffer from mental illness too? Meet Tonka, a 7-year-old wombat whose mom was hit ...

How to avoid morning anxiety

Do you ever wake up to the shrill buzzer of your alarm with a tightness in your chest, a rapid heartbeat and/or a pit in your stomach? And...

Woman strips on busy road to promote self-acceptance

On a Sunday afternoon in London, a 24-year-old woman stripped down to her underwear in the middle of a busy road. No, this wasn't ...

How to cope with change

I have to be honest – I’m not good at change. And, last week, there was a lot of change in my life. Last Monday, I moved an hour and a h...

Actor Jared Padalecki talks about mental illness: 'Always keep fighting'

Photo from Twitter This has been one of those weeks where my anxiety has gotten the best of me. This has been a week of heart racing pan...

How the same-sex marriage ruling can save lives in the long run

I have chills right now. In The Oakland Press newsroom , all eyes were glued to the TV as the historic announcement was made — that gay ma...

How following your passion can save your life

Photo from Inocente's Facebook I think having a passion is vital to surviving this life. I think passion is something you do for y...