What is Anorexia? Anorexia Nervosa is a psychological and possibly life-threatening eating disorder defined by an extremely low body weight … More

What is Bulimia? Bulimia (boo-LEE-me-uh) nervosa, commonly called bulimia, is a serious, potentially life-threatening eating disorder. People with bulimia may … More

Phobias The difference between fear and phobia Feelings of fear are very common. Fear is a normal human reaction that protects us by signaling danger and … More

You used to help me when I needed you the most. Dependable. Reliable. Confident. Creative. Sharp. Quick with the wit. … More

Obssesive Compulsive Disorder Definition Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common, chronic and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, … More

***Trigger Warning***Trigger Warning***Trigger Warning*** Please read my blog post titled “Self Injurious Behavior – I did That” I wrote a … More

ABOUT MICHELLE Hi, I’m Michelle Hammer.  I am a NYC native with Schizophrenia.  Growing up with a mental illness is hard.  … More

I love what they are doing in the UK for mental health. I wish they would do more in the … More

Schizophrenia Schizophrenia a serious mental illness that can be disabling without care. About 1% of Americans have it. People with … More

Happy Mother’s Day! In honor of Mother’s Day I wanted to make my “Post a Day in May For Mental … More