Moving the Goalpost
As a child, I took an interest in playing soccer, and my parents signed me up for a recreational league. At first, I was overwhelmed by...
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Holly Ainsworth
Jul 6, 20223 min read
My Life as a Psychiatric Nurse
As a child when I thought of hospitals, images of people bed bound, hooked up to monitors, living through IV lines, and covered in...
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Holly Ainsworth
Oct 4, 20203 min read
The Moment I Decided to Seek Help
This is not an easy topic for me to talk about, but I think that it is necessary. My journey, although unique in some ways, is something...
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Holly Ainsworth
Apr 24, 20202 min read
A Day in The Life: My Psychiatric Clinical Rotation
(Disclaimer: Picture was not taken at a place of patient care) I walked through the gates to the inpatient psychiatric hospital and then...
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Holly Ainsworth
Aug 15, 20193 min read
My Journey With Generalized Anxiety Disorder- Sincerely, Anonymous
The earliest memory of the start of my mental health deteriorating would probably be in elementary school. Everyday, I would wear...
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Holly Ainsworth
Jun 17, 20193 min read
Why is Talking About Mental Health Necessary?
Words hold a lot of weight. They can convey love and build trust. On the other hand, they also have the potential to break down the ties...
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Holly Ainsworth
May 27, 20193 min read
Misconceptions About Mental Health
In this day and age, there is a considerable focus on ending the stigma around mental health, but there is one big set back:...
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Holly Ainsworth
May 21, 20194 min read
The Future of Mental Health?
Today: The stigma around mental health is still here, but it is low enough to make some real progress on the issue. In this age of...
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Holly Ainsworth
May 21, 20198 min read
Balancing Mental Health and School
1. Draw the line When working on assignments, it’s okay to limit yourself to a few hours at a time. It is often said that working for two...
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Holly Ainsworth
May 21, 20195 min read
My Story
Since starting my blog, quite a few of you have reached out to me asking about my personal story dealing with mental health, so I thought...
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Holly Ainsworth
May 21, 20192 min read
What Self Care Should Be
Often people hear the phrase “self care” and just think it’s all about doing yoga, drinking tea, or going for a run, but they miss the...
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Holly Ainsworth
May 19, 20194 min read
10 Ways to Help a Friend that is Struggling with their Mental Health
1. Open up your communication Regularly texting, calling, or connecting in-person is a great way to build trust and demonstrate that you...
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