Mental Health & Spirituality: An Advocacy Resource
A free resource centering storytelling by diverse folks making meaning, navigating health systems, and advocating for mental health justice.
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Derek "Riven" H. Sire, MSW
- May 31
- 7 min
Choosing, Not Chosen
Hosting these conversations, I realized my childhood faith began crumbling when I first hoped that just one of 'God's damned' wasn't one.
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Derek H. Sire, MSW
- May 19
- 4 min
There's Nothing Like It
"I believe there is a higher power. There is probably a God. I strongly believe in the Virgin of Guadalupe."
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Derek H. Sire, MSW
- May 16
- 6 min
Searching for Home
If we're silent about our stories, individuals, families–our communities as a whole–won't know how hard it is.
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Derek H. Sire & Alejandra Romero
- Apr 28
- 5 min
Advocate
This moment gave me the courage NOT to be silent or afraid, to advocate for my two daughters' best interests.
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Derek H. Sire
- Mar 28
- 5 min
Closer Than You Know
"Allah is deeply present, understanding your struggles and experiences, even if you cannot explain it yourself."
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Derek H. Sire
- Mar 17
- 5 min
Meditative, Grateful Belonging
It's when I notice signs of "weakness" that my self-confidence comes out.
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Derek H. Sire
- Feb 7
- 4 min
It Makes My Soul Happy
"I need answers, not mystery." Spirituality, for Kim, is being "empowered to make changes in my own life."
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Amanda Retzer
- Dec 28, 2022
- 3 min
Amanda Retzer's Story
Each day is uncertain, but I know I have the skills and experiences to get me through whatever comes my way.
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Alejandra Romero
- Dec 28, 2022
- 2 min
Salud Mental en la Comunidad Latina
Siempre hay Luz al final del túnel, y que nunca hay que perder la esperanza.
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Sara Gray
- Nov 27, 2022
- 6 min
Sara Gray’s Story
The most important piece of information we walked away with is we were not alone.
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Sara Gray
- Oct 27, 2022
- 4 min
Practicing Self-Care When Your Adult Child is Diagnosed With Serious Mental Illness
Develop your self-care practice as a time of calm to rely on when the chaos of life comes.
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Theresa Kronenburger
- Sep 27, 2022
- 4 min
It's Just a Matter of Time
Mental health is not something that has to be complicated, it just has to make sense to me.
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Kimberly Mebane
- Aug 31, 2022
- 2 min
That Feeling When....?
The voice in your head telling you that you can’t... you don’t deserve… aren’t worthy…no way to get things where you want them…is a LIAR.
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Derek H. Sire, Kim Mebane, & Debbie Galvez
- Jul 21, 2022
- 1 min
29 Reasons to Give $29 on Our 29th (29 razones para dar $29 a nuestro cumpleaños de 29 años)
Our FREE mental health programs exist because of our communities’ generosity. NAMI KDK is neighbors helping neighbors through support...
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Derek H. Sire
- May 31, 2022
- 2 min
Fake It Till You Make It and My Mental Health Journey
When it means not telling anyone I'm having a hard time, "faking it till I make it,"poses a danger.
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Debbie Galvez
- Feb 15, 2022
- 1 min
Taking Care of Yourself After the Winter Holidays
Happy February! The weeks after the winter holidays can be very difficult to get through. It is cold, subsequent snowfalls can make for a...
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Joe Walsh
- Oct 29, 2021
- 2 min
Healthy Minds Create Healthy Communities
Public health workers are dedicated to promoting and protecting the health of all people in all communities. Revised in September of 2020...
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Lauren Walsh
- Jul 14, 2021
- 2 min
Summer Self Care
Summer: a time for beautiful weather, vacation, and relaxation. Sometimes, it isn't always sunshine, and I want us to remember not to...
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Allison Grady
- Jun 21, 2021
- 3 min
How to be a supportive ally for loved ones in the LGBTQIA+ community
June is Pride month! It's a fantastic time to learn more about how to be a supportive ally for loved ones in the LGBTQIA+ community.
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