My Mind Posts
Check out the latest news, views, and thoughts from young people across Indian Country.
What’s PrEP
PrEP makes preventing HIV easy. But, what is PrEP, and who is...
Why is fentanyl dangerous?
Everyone is talking about fentanyl, and for good reason; it’s more common...
Seven Generations
Young American Indian men, especially in the Northern Plains, face a greater...
Self-Love Made Me Do It
When a candle is lit, the fire comes from another source- whether...
How to Boost Your Self-Esteem
Your self-esteem is the way you look at, or perceive, yourself. If...
BRAVE: Episode 7
Resiliency is in Our Blood
Resilience has become a bit of a buzzword in Native Country. A...
Breaking Trauma Cycles
Ancestral Gifts We inherit many things from our parents, from their parents,...
BRAVE: Episode 6
What is Trauma?
Trauma is a distressing experience that can impact us emotionally, mentally, physically,...
Healing From Trauma
After you experience trauma, it might seem like you will never feel...
BRAVE: Episode 5
Honor Your Needs
To give yourself the energy you need when you face a difficult...
Learn to Identify Your Emotions
Sometimes we can identify our emotions through how our body feels. When...
Brave: Episode 4
Learn to Be Present in Your Body
After trauma, we may feel like our mind is caught up in...
Finding Balance in Your Day-to-Day Activities
Trauma often throws us off- mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and physically- but there...
BRAVE: Episode 3
Form Healthy Relationships with Trusted People
Coping with trauma on your own can be difficult. Think of the...
Cope with Things That Remind You of Trauma
Our brains are always scanning the environment for danger. When we have...
BRAVE: Episode 1
Reaching Out For Help
Sometimes the bravest thing we can do when we are struggling is...
Managing Our Mental Health
Mental health is how we think about things and our conscious...
Sunhawk / Managing Stress
Self-Care
Self-care is key for taking care of ourselves and achieving our life’s...
Indigenizing Your Self-Care
Self-care means taking care of the whole self – physically, emotionally, mentally,...
Olivia / Keeping It All Inside
Self-Compassion
Treating ourselves with compassion can have a big impact on the quality...
Why Do I Keep Saying “Yes?”
You have done it again! You’ve said ‘yes’ to something you don’t...
Nadira / Reaching Out for Help at College
Coping with Stress
Everyone feels stressed at times, but stress is not always bad. Sometimes...
Cultivating Self-Love
Want to build your confidence, self-esteem, and wellness? It all starts with...
Maiya / Dealing with Anxiety Attacks
Mindfulness Meditation
Sometimes everyday stress can get to you. For some of us, it...
Mountain Meditation
Sit tall with a long spine and your head erect to allow...
Kennedy / Seeing Kindness
Sleep Week
I love sharing good health and wellness material on our We R...
Honor LGBTQ2S People
Protect yourself and your family from suicide. Statistics show the risk of...
Kaytlynn / Combatting Stressors
Mental Health Tips
Health requires mental, emotional, physical & spiritual balance. Mind, body, spirit, and...
All About Cardio Training
What Is Cardio Training? Cardio training is to improve heart fitness. Good...
Jowun / Self-Care For Me
Be Consistent, Be Persistent, and Measure Your Progress
Anyone and everyone can start a fitness program that meets their goal....
Bullying
Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power...
Isis / School Stressors
Managing Anger
Everyone gets angry at one time or another. Anger is a normal...
Wanting to End Your Life
Are you feeling desperate and hopeless? Are you alone with no one to...
Aurora / Connection
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
988 is the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to...
When Life Sucks and You Feel Like S–t
Life sucks sometimes, and all of us at one time or another,...
Ashley / Self-Care Looks Different For Everyone
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder that involves...
When Someone Takes Their Own Life: How You Might Feel
If someone you love has taken his or her life, you might...
#Indigilove Recap Video
Panic Attacks
Panic attacks are sudden periods of intense fear or extreme anxiety. They...
When Your Friend Is Talking About Suicide
If your friend tells you he or she is feeling suicidal, take...
Heart of the Land | Prevent Suicide
After Someone Dies: Moving Back Into Your Routine
Managing life after the memorial service. After the service, you might have...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Frightening, overwhelming, or traumatic experiences can have a strong impact on your...
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Worried About Someone Feeling Depressed
When a friend or family member is feeling down for a long...
After Someone has Died: How You Might Feel
Initial reactions. When someone close to you dies, you might experience a...
Lived Experience: Ceci’s Story
Two Spirit: loved & accepted
Raven Learns to Challenge Negative Self-talk
Raven was a great flier with a keen eye for catching her...
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness and often interferes with a person’s...
Lived Experience: Reese’s Story
LGBT: loved & accepted
Anxiety
Anxiety is an uncomfortable feeling of fear or imminent disaster, and is...
Seeking Counseling or Therapy
Individual counseling involves talking about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, and the...
Dreamcatcher-We Need You Here
Our community is like a #dreamcatcher. Each strand has it’s own qualities,...
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety versus anxiety disorders Everyone gets anxious from time to time. Anxiety...
Self-Esteem
Your self-esteem is the way you look at or perceive yourself. If...
Lived Experience: Shea’s Story
Two Spirit: loved & accepted.
Anxiety Disorders: Types, Causes, and Symptoms
There are many different types of anxiety disorders, each with their own...
Social Anxiety
Social anxiety disorder, or social phobia, is a persistent and extreme fear...
Breaking the Statistics
Spokane area Indian youth showing how they’re breaking statistics.
Coping With A Stressful Event
There are many life events that can be viewed as stressful. Examples...
Some Different Types of Mental Health Problems
Depressive disorder When someone feels sad for a period of time longer...
Gangs
Nonfiction film about the gang crisis in Indian Country.
Dealing with Stereotypes and Racism
Most of us know that racism and stereotypes suck. Some of us...
Gratitude And Their Influence On Your Happiness
Being grateful—or having gratitude—for the past can positively affect your future. You...
Managing Stress
Stress is all too natural. But here are some tips for keeping...
Suicide Warning Signs
You can help prevent suicide if you know what signs to look...
Supporting Someone with A Mental Illness
Someone who is experiencing mental health difficulties is usually able to live...
When Rumors Escalate
Online comments are misconstrued. A 14 year-old girl is victimized online when...
How Does a Person Become Resilient?
A number of factors contribute to a person’s ability to be resilient...
Understanding Mental Health Difficulties
Mental health problems can cause people to think, act and feel differently...
Experiencing Grief
Dealing with death can be hard. Megan shares how she felt after...
National Suicide Prevention Week
Suicide is a troubling topic that most of us would rather not...
Run for it!
Have you ever considered running for a tribal office or position? As...
Jaecie’s Story
Who’s important in your life? Who makes you happy? Jaecie gives us...
Write a Resume That Will Make You Shine
Writing a resume that makes you stand out doesn’t have to be...
Awkward Ft. Helena Jim – It’s Hard
If you’re feeling kind of down, we’ve got some things that may...
We Are Thankful
There are many things to be thankful for…..family, friends, community and much...
Celebrating Minority Mental Health Month
Spotlight on Tribal Behavioral Health Needs July is Minority Mental Health Month....
Improve your Mood
Here are some easy changes you can make to improve your mood:...
Feeling Good: Optimism
Sam Fathallah on being optimistic and finding help within your friends.
Kogee Clark
I would like to thank you all for the opportunity to share...
Smudging
Have you ever been at a powwow or a ceremonial gathering and...
We’re in This Together
A video documentary about how one group of youth are using friendship...
Some Ways to Stop Being Violent
Violence is not O.K., and nobody should have to put up with...
Historical Trauma – Steps in Healing
Many Native teens still carry historical trauma with them today. How many...
Feeling Hopeless
By helping his community Jeremiah was able to help himself in times...
Friendships
Cierra, Yankton Sioux, shares her struggles with friendships in school. She shares...
When Your Friend is Talking About Suicide
Rob shares what he would do if his friend was suicidal.
Living with Someone Experiencing Depression
WE ARE NOT ALONE. Tessa (Kiana Traditional Council) talks about living with...
Getting Help For Drug Use
I CONTROL MY BODY Haida warrior: Anthony discusses his experience living in...
Managing anger
Amelia Zephier (Yankton Sioux) talks about how she copes with her anger...
