Mental Health and The Stigma Within Ourselves

Mental Health and The Stigma Within Ourselves

Though society has come a long way, the stigma surrounding mental health is still very real, but what role do we, as those dealing with mental illness, play in keeping it alive?

Pokemon Go and Its Effects on Mental Health

Pokemon Go and Its Effects on Mental Health

Pokemon Go has not only been a tremendous blow in the fight to end childhood obesity, but it is a giant leap in helping mental health.

"It's Not That Simple" - Behind The Scenes

"It's Not That Simple" - Behind The Scenes

If you deal with mental health issues and take medication, then you might understand what I'm talking about. This is my inspiration behind that specific poem. 

"You Are Not Alone" - Behind The Scenes

"You Are Not Alone" - Behind The Scenes

I wrote "You Are Not Alone" for me as much as I wrote it for you. Mental illness can be a very dark place for some people, and it helps to know that, even if you can't see them, there's someone else in the darkness with you.

Mental Health Shorts - "My Post-Traumatic Moment"

Mental Health Shorts - "My Post-Traumatic Moment"

The first in a series of short poems geared towards specific mental health illnesses. This one is about PTSD.

"Final Services: A Veteran Poem" - Behind The Scenes

"Final Services: A Veteran Poem" - Behind The Scenes

"Final Services" is about my time in the military as a Mortuary Affairs Specialist. This is why I wrote it.

The Combat Hippies Did A Ted Talk??

The Combat Hippies Did A Ted Talk??

The Combat Hippies are a group of 4 veterans who travel doing performance poetry about their time in service. They promote the ideas of healing and Post-Traumatic Growth, and they did a Ted Talk!