What a wonderful list of tips, Ellen!
Your post reminded me that I forgot to do a mini meditation this morning.
Reminded me that connecting with others is a great way to be kind to myself and kind to others. Needless to say, I have oatmeal with fruit every morning for breakfast and find that consistency comforting. Basically the narrowing of food choices is interesting. I love the specifics here, like eliminate three clothing pieces. Whilst I agree And so it’s important not to offend people or talk inappropriately about a serious illness, Undoubtedly it’s also vital to tell a story, that is real, and to show the private and public side of mental health.
While struggling to live in London with mental health problems, I did not think about saying the wrong thing to an audience when writing about it, as I didn’t know yet who my audience or target readers would’ve been, in my book, The Roses Grow Wild which is depending on a young girl and her friends. I picked the juxtaposition of a city as I feel I know it’s more pressurised than the countryside, that many people move here to accomplish their dreams and that along the way, people can get hurt or fall down. Mental Health in today’s society brings up a multitude of opinions when just mentioning the word. Normally, striving to find somewhere to live, get a job, have friendships and a love life can actually amount to everything going horribly wrong, with The Roses Grow Wild I wanted to show how living in a city.
Looking at this in a medical way it really is an illness, yet with technology and studies changing all along, it gonna be an open subject, that doesn’t need its name papered over or hidden away. For the most part there’re so many options with mental health out there to That’s a fact, it’s getting better and easier each day. It’s valuable to highlight subjects that effect individuals of all ages, as in my opinion there can be found in the story. You’d never do anything in this world, I’d say if you cared what anyone thought. I want to ask you something. I was also asked if I worry what people think as all the characters suffer from mental health in some degree? My reply is simple. You should take it into account. I believe Undoubtedly it’s not unwarranted to call it mental health, as long as loads of us are aware that there are so many levels of mental health.
Ann Miller is a certified mental health coach and wellness writer with a strong background in psychology and emotional resilience. With over a decade of experience in helping individuals manage stress, anxiety, and burnout, Ann specializes in making complex mental health topics accessible and empowering.
She holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and has worked with both individual clients and organizations to promote emotional well-being and work-life balance. Through her writing, Ann aims to break the stigma surrounding mental health and offer practical, compassionate guidance for everyday challenges.
When she's not writing or consulting, Ann enjoys early morning yoga, quiet reading time, and exploring nature trails with her dog. Her personal philosophy: "Mental health is not a luxury — it’s a foundation for everything we do."