Fievel the Facility Dog
At first glance, it might not look like I’m working very hard in this picture, but, boy is it hard to hang out with these friends without licking them the whole time! Giving kisses is my favorite way of showing…
Mental Health
Trigger Warning
Thanks to our guest blogger Natalie Ziemba for this entry. Many people process through trauma by letting it out, often through writing, art, or some other creative medium. Many people also experience re-traumatization when reading something that reminds them of…
I’m going to live abroad. Am I signing up to get sexually assaulted?
‘I’m going to live abroad. Am I signing up to get sexually assaulted?’ As an undergraduate, I chose to spend Spring semester of my sophomore year in Ghana. I remember my parents’ fears and one aunt’s harrowing warning: “Don’t get…
I Don’t Want to Talk About It: Shame
There are countless reasons why someone may not want to talk about an experience of sexual assault: it feels invasive to share intimate details about your life, uncertainty about whether unwanted sex counts as sexual assault, a desire to leave…
For Immediate Release: Brave, Bold and Beautiful Celebrates MESA’s Enduring Legacy, Launches “Moving Beyond Trauma”
Mental Health Partner’s (MHP) Moving to End Sexual Assault (MESA) program held its 11th Annual Brave, Bold and Beautiful event on April 5th in Boulder, CO at their Iris Avenue location. The evening featured multi-media experiences that honored the evolution…
Depression
Welcome to MHP Shares. Today we are offering some tips and resources for those who deal with depression. These are good tips to keep in mind when struggling with negative thoughts, but this guide isn’t a cure itself. It is…
#MeToo vs. Oscars 2018: The Struggle Persists
In the months since the #MeToo hashtag started trending on Twitter, the energy, support, and advocacy behind these words show promise of turning into a full-fledged movement with the possibility of leading to significant cultural change. There has been growing…
Stress Relief
Stress is something that we all deal with on a daily basis, it can lead to insomnia, anxiety, poor concentration, and if high levels of unwanted stress are not properly managed, then your physical and mental health and sense of…
