What Makes Us

What Makes Us WhatMakesUs is a collection of stories from people living with a mental health condition and allies.

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"Mental health is important as it relates to how you mentally, emotionally, and psychologically deal with life. The qual...
04/06/2026

"Mental health is important as it relates to how you mentally, emotionally, and psychologically deal with life. The quality of someone's mental health determines the kind of life they will live. without good mental health life can be very hard to deal with."

📸: Jasmine


Mental health often intertwines with what we can and can't control. Understanding this balance is crucial. We can contro...
04/03/2026

Mental health often intertwines with what we can and can't control. Understanding this balance is crucial. We can control our responses, our self-care routines, and the choices we make to support our well-being. But there are things beyond our control.

By embracing this balance, we empower ourselves to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.


Stress is a normal part of life. It’s your body’s natural response to challenges, helping you stay alert, focused, and r...
04/02/2026

Stress is a normal part of life. It’s your body’s natural response to challenges, helping you stay alert, focused, and ready to act. Short-term stress can even be motivating or protective.

Chronic stress, however, is different. This is the ongoing, unrelenting stress that doesn’t go away. When it persists over weeks, months, or years, it can affect your body, mind, and overall wellbeing.

During Stress Awareness Month, take a moment to notice how stress shows up in your life and explore small ways to manage it, such as movement, mindfulness, deep breathing, or connecting with someone you trust.


It is critical that everyone has a solid foundation of knowledge about mental health. Promoting mental health equity con...
04/01/2026

It is critical that everyone has a solid foundation of knowledge about mental health. Promoting mental health equity contributes to the overall health of the community. This mental health awareness month, learn the facts about mental health and have a conversation with people in your life.

March 30th is Bipolar Awareness Day. We are raising awareness, challenging stigma, and honoring the experiences of peopl...
03/27/2026

March 30th is Bipolar Awareness Day. We are raising awareness, challenging stigma, and honoring the experiences of people living with bipolar disorder by promoting understanding, compassion, and support.


Spring is a reminder to check in with your mental health. Take a breath, get some fresh air, notice the small wins, and ...
03/26/2026

Spring is a reminder to check in with your mental health.

Take a breath, get some fresh air, notice the small wins, and give yourself permission to grow at your own pace.


Ending mental health stigma starts with honest conversations, compassion, and reminding each other that asking for help ...
03/24/2026

Ending mental health stigma starts with honest conversations, compassion, and reminding each other that asking for help is a sign of strength.


"I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder two years ago. At first it was hard because of the stigma around it.I realized I ...
03/23/2026

"I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder two years ago. At first it was hard because of the stigma around it.

I realized I needed to remove the stigma and I needed to encourage others to get help.

Your mental health matters!"

📸: Jen


03/20/2026

Sometimes we all need a moment to take a breath and check in on our mental health. Even if you don't have a mental health condition, mental health matters for all of us!


Anxiety can look like worrying and overthinking, but it can also show up as struggling to celebrate wins or never quite ...
03/19/2026

Anxiety can look like worrying and overthinking, but it can also show up as struggling to celebrate wins or never quite feeling rested.

Anxiety does not always look the way we expect, and it still people who lived with anxiety deserve care and support.


If you or anyone you know is considering su***de or self-harm or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, call or...
03/18/2026

If you or anyone you know is considering su***de or self-harm or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, call or text the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline at 988.


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