I’ve Got Your Back
https://sanzplans.quora.com/
Anita Sanz’ blog is billed as ‘The blog for emotional upgrades’ which is a pretty clever subtitle, but also a pretty accurate reflection. Anita is a psychologist by profession and much of her blog is influenced directly by her day-to-day interactions with clients and common mental health issues she sees in her work. This blog is great for understanding common mental health issues and for laying out great coping strategies. Check out Cancer Cooties regarding responses to friends and family with cancer. Also worth reading is You are not a big bowl of candy. Or maybe you are! A great article on boundaries, what they are and why they’re important.
I am living with anxiety
http://iamlivingwithanxiety.blogspot.com.au/
This is a blog about living with anxiety. The author, known only as ‘Doug’, writes about life and how his anxiety affects his daily experiences and how he doesn’t let his anxiety control how he lives. I am living with anxiety is great for a few reasons: it’s super honest, and for someone who doesn’t know much about living with anxiety this blog gives an honest and accessible account of what it looks like; it’s relatable and a great tool for remembering that as an anxiety sufferer you are not alone and your anxiety doesn’t rule you; it’s easy to read, Doug’s style is concise and each post is short enough to read while waiting for your take away coffee or while you’re on your tea break.
Sane Australia
https://www.sane.org/mental-health-and-illness
This isn’t really a blog, it’s a website for the Australian mental health charity, Sane Australia, but it is an incredible resource. Here you can find valuable articles for understanding mental illness, for getting a handle on the different mental illnesses that occur and what they look like. You can also access forums full of people discussing mental health and seeking support for mental illness. Through the main website there are resources for those who need assistance and avenues for people seeking professional help.
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