Tag: mental health

7 Things to Do When You Feel Like Garbage

Published by Mary Gaulke on September 21, 2019

Let’s talk about mental health first aid. Here are some of the items on my personal “triage” list.

Post-XOXO, an Assortment of My Feelings

Mary's nametag, pronoun pin, and frond pin from XOXO 2019

Post-XOXO, an Assortment of My Feelings

Published by Mary Gaulke on September 10, 2019

This past weekend I attended XOXO, a conference for people who are creative on the internet with a special focus on inclusivity and mental health.

Crying in Public is a Power Move

Crying in Public is a Power Move

Published by Mary Gaulke on August 10, 2019

My gospel for you today is simple: the next time you find yourself on the brink of tears while in public, go for it.

What It Means to Create an Accessible Workplace for People with Mental Illness

A desk with a computer monitor, bright yellow mug, and planter.

What It Means to Create an Accessible Workplace for People with Mental Illness

Published by Mary Gaulke on July 29, 2019

In most workplaces, mental health is still a fringe issue. This doesn’t just impact quality of life; it’s also bad business. Employers who create workplaces that are bad for mental health are 1) missing out on the talents of all of us who are mentally ill and 2) making work harder for all their employees, and eroding productivity (i.e. profits) in the process.