Last week I had the opportunity to be on KSL Studio 5 with Brooke Walker (see the clip here). Before actually going on set and getting interviewed, I was given a sample script or list of questions that Brooke might ask me. It turned out that she didn’t really go off the script; having reviewed…
This past general conference had some amazing talks, and it also had at least one talk that caused a lot trauma and issue for many individuals. Now, before I begin, let me say that this conference I did not take notes. I’ve learned that I do better re-reading the talks and have decided to just…
I hope OCD Awareness is going well for everyone and that much awareness is being raised for obsessive-compulsive disorder! I wanted to remind everyone about our new project, Mental Illness Matters. We are planning our first conference, Anxiety Disorders and Mormonism, and are so pleased to announce our keynote speakers…
Welcome to OCD Awareness Week! From October 8 to 14, do all you can to increase awareness of the reality and meaning of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Sadly, so many still do not know what OCD entails, choosing instead of fall back on stereotypes and “jokes” about this debilitating and very real disorder. Utah Trip I am…
Apparently it is Mental Illness Awareness Week, and I wrote something on twitter about how those of us who have a mental illness are usually aware of it every day. It’s the people who don’t have mental illnesses that need awareness of what it’s like or how many of us do have these struggles.