Stepping up with Sigma Chi
There is part of me that wants to chronicle my experiences in residential treatment, that requires tightroping over the sins of oversharing while simultaneously making for worthwhile reading.
Read MoreYou take the red pill—you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.
Read MoreYou know you’re in a psychiatric hospital when all the trash bins are lined with paper, rather than plastic bags.
Read MoreA student once asked if I will always deal with mental illness. I responded that I would.
Read MoreWhat I try to hold onto is that historically, I am 100% successful in getting out of these slumps.
Read MoreIf the words I use to increase knowledge also increase anguish, then I ruthlessly edit my original copy and try again.
Read MoreIt will take consistent testimony from those who have been there, from those who have survived, and from those who have lost loved ones.
Read MoreThe real question is: will we grow out of our collective childhood on the topic of mental illness or will we follow our baser instincts and maintain the suffering of our fellow humans?
Read MoreThis will be a multi-part series where I examine the history of stigma, how mental illness was stigmatized, and ways that you can help excise this blot on human wellness.
Read MoreLife on the 7th Shelf is my way of sharing how a person can live well with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation.
The 7th Shelf was written by Dante in The Inferno, as the Wood of the Suicides.
For me, living on the 7th shelf is challenging but I have found my means for winning the daily battle against the worst my mind can throw at me.
We aim to create a space of hope, filled with resources, information, tools, and more for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. We’re committed to Gordon’s vision of sharing different methods of thinking to help those with and without mental illness live more fulfilling lives.
Contact us
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Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for help. In an emergency, please call 911.
If you or someone you know is seeking help for mental health concerns, visit the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) website, or call 1-800-950-NAMI(6264).
For confidential treatment referrals, visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) website, or call the National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP(4357).
