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I Will Always Be the Girl In That Dress
Reflections on body confidence, disordered eating, and what society deems beautiful
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Lisa McLaughlin
"I miss my mother. I don't think I'll ever be over her."
An encounter with a psychiatric patient who grappled with grief
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Lisa McLaughlin
Music From People Staying at a Psychiatric Hospital
I've been introduced to and reminded of some of the best tunes while working there
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Lisa McLaughlin
Weight Gain and Psychiatric Medications
With what I've experienced lately, it's no wonder people stop them
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Lisa McLaughlin
50% of Us Will Have a Mental Health Disorder in Our Lifetimes
Mental health-related stigma is stupider than we thought, especially given how many of us might deal with these challenges
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Lisa McLaughlin
Standing In the Spot Where I Thought About Killing Myself
I was in a much different place six years ago and I'm glad I made it through and realized life could get better
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Lisa McLaughlin
"You're Gonna Be Fine"
My latest anxiety coping strategy is brought to you by Comedian Bill Burr
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Lisa McLaughlin
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