The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound impacts on the mental health of people of all ages. In fact, many people who had never experienced mental health challenges have found themselves struggling for the first time. Never has it been more important to take care of ourselves, seek help when needed, and support our friends and| The Phoenix Spirit
The following was first published in our January 2008 issue of The Phoenix Spirit. Year round, Moxie gets up with the sun. "It's really the only way to go," explains the 40-something woman in a grey sweatshirt dappled with gold paint. "I have a lot of stuff to do in the morning, and I just| The Phoenix Spirit
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Living with an emotionally distant, rageful father left Deanna Broaddus hungry for attention and solace. Men – lots of men – were her first recourse, and then alcohol and drugs. Except for a suicide attempt at age 18, Broaddus did well, working and pursuing a master’s degree so that she could follow her passion to| The Phoenix Spirit
There is great power in learning from someone who has “been there before.” People with similar lived experience may be able to listen and provide hope and guidance in a way that is uniquely received. So-called “mental health peer support” has existed for decades. Since the 1990s, the concept of “consumers as providers” has become| The Phoenix Spirit