My Mind Articles
Check out the latest articles for people across Indian Country.
Grief
My cousin passed away the week before my college graduation. I had…
After Someone Dies: Moving Back Into Your Routine
Managing life after the memorial service. After the service, you might have…
After Someone has Died: How You Might Feel
Initial reactions. When someone close to you dies, you might experience a…
Anger
There are many reasons people get angry: being treated unfairly, having a…
Anxiety
Anxiety is an uncomfortable feeling of fear or imminent disaster, and is…
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety versus anxiety disorders Everyone gets anxious from time to time. Anxiety…
Anxiety Disorders: Types, Causes, and Symptoms
There are many different types of anxiety disorders, each with their own…
Self-Esteem
Your self-esteem is the way you look at or perceive yourself. If…
Setting the Record Straight About Depression
Here are some common myths, and the facts behind them, about depression:…
Social Anxiety
Social anxiety disorder, or social phobia, is a persistent and extreme fear…
Spiritual Well-being
Whether you turn to traditional culture, an organized religion, or to a…
Suicide Warning Signs
You can help prevent suicide if you know what signs to look…
Communicating About Grief With Your Family and Friends
After someone dies, it can be hard for everyone to adjust. Family…
Coping With A Stressful Event
There are many life events that can be viewed as stressful. Examples…
Coping With Signs of Anxiety
When you’re feeling shy or embarrassed in a social situation or in…
Deliberate Self Harm
Self-harm (also called self-injury) is when you hurt yourself on purpose –…
Do I Struggle with Anxiety?
Learning traditional drum songs can be a good way to relax and…
Wanting to End Your Life
Are you feeling desperate and hopeless? Are you alone with no one to…
Experiencing Grief
If you’ve lost a loved one, you’re probably experiencing a lot of…
When Life Sucks and You Feel Like S–t
Life sucks sometimes, and all of us at one time or another,…
When Someone Takes Their Own Life: How You Might Feel
If someone you love has taken his or her life, you might…
When Your Friend Is Talking About Suicide
If your friend tells you he or she is feeling suicidal, take…
Generalized anxiety disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by an uncontrollable and unrealistic worry…
Worried About Someone Feeling Depressed
When a friend or family member is feeling down for a long…
How to Deal With Grief and Loss During Holidays and Special Occasions
Holidays and special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries may be a time…
Living with Someone Experiencing Depression
By having an idea of how someone is affected by depression, you…
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The Lifeline is a national suicide prevention hotline that…
Panic Attacks
Panic attacks are sudden periods of intense fear or extreme anxiety. They…
