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Bridging the Gap: How Mental Health Affairs and Literature Became Allies
Bridging the Gap: How Mental Health Affairs and Literature Became Allies In recent years, Mental Health Affairs blog has moved from the shadows into the spotlight. As our so
Breaking Down “The Chain”: Why Fleetwood Mac’s Masterpiece Resonates with Me
Music has a way of cutting through the noise of everyday life, speaking to something deeper within us. Certain songs stay with us—not just because they sound good,
February Reminiscing On Last Year
February is here, January has passed, and we are already a month into the new year, 2025. Many of us have been affected, in one way or another, by respiratory ailments. Too many su
Maintaining a Healthy Work = Life Balance
Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is essential for overall well-being. I can’t tell you how many times over the years, sometimes multiple times in one day, in which the
The Barriers to CORE Certification: A Call for Change in Mental Health Service
The integration of peer support services into outpatient mental health settings is a crucial step toward expanding mental health care accessibility in New York. Mindful Living LCSW
Beyond the Acronyms: Defending the Work of Therapy and Social Work
Defending the Work of Therapy and Social Work Every time I publish an article, I expect a range of reactions. It comes with the territory of writing about social work and me
Defending Psychiatry: A Social Work Perspective on Advocacy and Mental Health
My Perspective on Advocacy and Mental Health Recently, I came across a thought-provoking comment on LinkedIn by Joseph R. El-Khoury, which struck a deep chord with me as a s
What Can Mental Health Affairs Offer to Enhance Your Journey with DBT Mindfulness Exercises?
Approximately one in four adults in the United States, or about 26% of people aged 18 and older, experience a diagnosable mental health condition each year. DBT mindfulness exercis
The Upward Mobility of Recovery: Addendum on Progress and Lived Experience
Progress Through Lived Experience Recovery is not a destination; it’s a journey—a dynamic, multifaceted process that evolves over time. For those navigating the path to
Prosumer

Self Imposed Roast
In a world where mental health and self-acceptance often take center stage, I decided to take an unconventional approach to embracing vulnerability—I hired a comedian

NYC: An Addiction to Force and Coercion

The Prosumer Movement

Schizophrenia is not his Endgame
