My family has an unhealthy obsession with Halloween. It’s one of our biggest holidays of the year. When I was younger, I was the kid …
The Truth About Psychiatric Facilities
The medical facility I recently visited in Southern Oregon, USA, was nothing but entirely professional, warm, and helpful on all counts. It was nothing like …
The Truth About Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizoaffective disorder is a sub-type of schizophrenia, referred to as a borderline personality disorder. It is sometimes seen in cases of bipolar disorder, but only 1 …
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
In honor of Mental Illness Awareness Week, I took a look at the National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, an organization dedicated to building better lives …
The Truth About Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, or manic depression, is a major affective disorder. Once labeled as an “organic” symptom or syndrome in nature, bipolar is now decidedly realized …
Mental Illness Awareness Week
October 5th through 11th is Mental Illness Awareness Week. This week is dedicated to informing the public about the severity of mental illness and about …
Wander West Central Africa: Libreville, Gabon
This is a picture of a beach in my hometown, Libreville. Since moving to the US at the age of 10, I find solace in this …
Germ Girl of the Month: Elodie Kassa
Name: Elodie Kassa Grade: Graduated in May 2014 from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Our Germ Girl of the month, Elodie Kassa, graduated with a double major in …
National American Miss Pageant
NAM!!! National American Miss is a pageant for young girls up to age 18. This pageant inspires confidence, kindness, and poise to every girl that participates. …