Cooper Lund on the weight of depression, ending mental illness stigma.

I wanted to share an article from the OU Daily (with video) written by Cooper Lund, who some of you may have known as a student in the Myth-Folklore class a while back. It's on a very important topic, and I really admire Cooper for sharing his experience here: Cooper Lund on the weight of depression, ending mental illness stigma.

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Open Heart, Open Mind

Jake Morgan was a student in Myth-Folklore a couple of years ago, and I am very glad to share his TEDxOU talk here: Understanding mental illness through empathic storytelling: Jake Morgan and Neal Walia at TEDxOU.

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A Therapist's Prescription for Better Mental Health

I liked this graphic from SharonMartinCounseling.com. There is lots of good advice here. Maybe something here will suit whatever situation you are in!

Treat yourself with kindness. • Say "no" when you need to. • Step out of your comfort zone. • Don't compare yourself to others. • Embrace your mistakes; they don't define you. • Be truly present. • Get outside. • Cut yourself some slack. • Make rest a priority. • Make fun a priority, too. • Savor good memories. • Make new friends. • Laugh often. • Create something. • Anticipate joy. • Appreciate what you have. • Learn from your mistakes. • Write down your successes. • Clear out physical and emotional clutter. • Move your body more. • Pursue a hobby. • Put your phone down and connect with the people you're with. • Confide in trustworthy people. • Treat your mental health with the same importance as your physical health. • Slow down. • Ask for help when you need it. • You don't have to do it all; prioritize what matters most.

OU Student JD Baker on depression, stigma in mental illness, and finding strength

You can read the article at the OU Daily here: OU Student JD Baker on depression, stigma in mental illness, and finding strength.

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OU Student Audra Brulc on generalized anxiety disorder, ending mental illness stigma

You can read the OU Daily article here: OU Student Audra Brulc on generalized anxiety disorder, ending mental illness stigma.

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OU Student Jeremiah Stinnett on social anxiety, getting better

You can read the OU Daily article here: OU Student Jeremiah Stinnett on social anxiety, getting better.

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OU Student on Mental Health: Ivey Dyson talking about Anxiety

You can read the OU Daily article here: OU Student on Mental Health: Ivey Dyson talking about Anxiety.

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