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Monthly Archives: May 2009

“Dreams come true. Without that possibility, nature would not incite us to have them.” – John Updike

Doll-Making Dream

Chances are that you might wake up with a mental illness tomorrow; that’s 1 in 5. I didn’t choose the illness, it picked me. I really didn’t want it; maybe you’d like to have it instead…
I have bi-polar – there, I said it, like it was a dirty word or something. Well, it’s not! My [...]

“Dig the well before you are thirsty.” – Chinese Proverb

Boston University Uses Photovoice in Promoting Social Inclusion

“Beyond the Shadows of Stigma” highlights works from a gallery showing produced by participants in the Photovoice course, “Taking off the Blinders: A Project to Combat Stigma and Discrimination.”  The 8-minute online video poignantly captures the essence of the Photovoice experience through interviews with participants and the works they created.
Similarly to Northern Lakes CMH’s Photobiography [...]

“Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass…it’s about learning how to dance in the rain.” – Unknown

Health Information in Multiple Languages Available from National Library of Medicine

Did you know that MedlinePlus has a multilingual feature, providing access to high quality health information in languages other than English and Spanish? This new service benefits people who prefer to read consumer health information in their native language. It also helps the information professionals and health care providers who serve them. The new collection [...]

“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” – Michael Altshuler

Online Clubhouse for Wellness: FacingUs.org

We all strive to live a full, healthy and happy life. For individuals living with mood disorders, maintaining wellness presents distinct challenges. If you live with depression or bipolar disorder—or are simply seeking inspiration and support for living a full, healthy and happy life—the Facing Us Clubhouse is a great resource for wellness. The [...]


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