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Mind in Pieces Blog: Mental Health & Healing 🧠❤️‍🩹

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Blog posts I have written to help people living with mental illness (and those who aren’t) understand mental health.
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Anxiety

A disorder where you experience intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations.

 
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Anxiety doesn’t have to control your life. Discover 101 effective ways to feel better when you’re feeling anxious and build resilience for long-term mental well-being.
101 Ways to Feel Better When You’re Anxious
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Bipolar Disorder

A disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.

 
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Explore the basics of bipolar disorder in our easy-to-read guide. Learn how genetic factors, triggers, and mood swings define this condition and discover effective treatment options.
Bipolar Disorder Explained: What You Need to Know
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Mental Health

The state of our emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing how we think, feel, and handle life’s challenges.

 
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Mental health shapes how you think, feel, and handle life. From setting boundaries to practicing self-care, making it a priority leads to a happier, healthier you. This post explains why it matters and how small daily steps can make a big difference.
Why Mental Health Matters and How to Prioritize It
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I break down the difference between mental health and mental illness in this blog post. It’s important to understand the differences between mental health and mental illness so you can take the right steps when needed and prioritize your mental healt...
Mental Health vs Illness: What You Need to Know and How to Get Help
 
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I live with schizoaffective disorder and know how overwhelming mental health can be–so, I created this blog, ‘Mind in Pieces’. In this post I explain what inspired it, what I offer, and what you can expect on our journey to better mental health, toge...
From Fragments to Wholeness: Why I Started a Mental Health Blog
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Positivity

The practice or tendency to be positive or optimistic in life.

 
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Transform your morning grumpiness into greatness with positive affirmations. Discover 15 powerful affirmations that rewire your brain for positivity and boost your daily happiness.
Grumpy to Great: 15 Morning Affirmations for a Better Day
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Life’s challenges are easier to handle with a positive mindset. Positivity helps you build resilience, lower stress, and create a brighter, more fulfilling life. Start your journey to a happier you today!
How to Be Positive and See the Bright Side of Life
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Self-Care

The process of establishing behaviors to ensure holistic well-being of oneself, to promote health, and actively manage illness when it occurs.

 
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Discover how establishing daily routines can transform your mental health and create lasting positive changes in your life.
Unlock Better Mental Health Through the Power of Routine
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Explore the psychological effects of living in a cluttered environment. Get insights on how decluttering your space can boost mood, productivity, and mental clarity.
Declutter Now and Reclaim Your Mental Health
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Learn practical self-care strategies that empower those living with schizophrenia. From medication management to stress reduction techniques, learn how daily habits can support recovery and wellbeing.
Empower Your Mind: A Guide to Self-Care for Schizophrenia
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Discover 15 proven strategies to stay energized all day long. From smart caffeine use to power naps, learn natural ways to boost your alertness and maintain steady energy levels throughout your day.
How to Stay Awake All Day: 15 Game-Changing Ways
 
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Looking for ways to improve your mental health? In this blog post, I’ll share 11 tips to help you feel better. Whether it’s by staying active, practicing gratitude, and setting healthy boundaries, you can take small steps toward better mental health,...
Improve Your Mental Health Now: 11 Things You Can Do
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Schizophrenia / Schizoaffective Disorder

These disorders share some symptoms and treatments. The main difference is that schizoaffective disorder has a mood component, which can involve mania or depression.

 
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Action is supposed to cure everything, but what happens when you can’t grab hold of it? My honest struggle with avolition and mental health.
The Antidote is Action: The One Thing I Can’t Grasp to Overcome Avolition
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Learn practical self-care strategies that empower those living with schizophrenia. From medication management to stress reduction techniques, learn how daily habits can support recovery and wellbeing.
Empower Your Mind: A Guide to Self-Care for Schizophrenia
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What’s the difference between schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder? In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look! Schizophrenia mainly involves struggles with reality, while schizoaffective disorder combines those struggles with extreme mood cha...
Schizophrenia vs. Schizoaffective: What You Need to Know