My TEDx Talk is Here!
On May 28, 2015, I gave a TEDx Talk at the National Museum of Mexican Art called, “How To Get
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mental health
6 Tips: Dealing With Grief When You Have Bipolar Disorder
Join my friend @EmpowHER and me (@JessicaGimeno) on Twitter at 7 pm EST tonight. We’re talking about healthy ways to cope
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Bipolar Bingo: 24 Things Not To Say to People Who Have Bipolar Disorder
Mental Illness Awareness Week is October 11th through 17th. I am partnering with the Health Stories Project to create awareness.
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Batiste Hint of Color Dry Shampoo: Great for Tired People and Hospital Stays
I recently bought Batiste Hint of Color Dry Shampoo, $8.99, at Ulta. Online, I learned that like me, a lot of
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Dior Vargas Talks About Depression, Latinos, & Mental Health Awareness
For my latest interview, I had the pleasure of meeting Dior Vargas. Dior is a rockstar in the mental health community. She
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5 Tips for Reconnecting with a Sick Friend
One of the most painful things about being sick is having friends abandon you. When I wrote 5 Reasons People
Read MoreDepression & Bipolar Disorder: 8 Tips for Maximizing Therapy
I live with bipolar disorder. I was diagnosed at 18-years old after years of fighting symptoms that included intermittent depressive bouts,
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National Suicide Prevention Week Sept 7-13
In the U.S., September 7 through 13 is National Suicide Prevention Week. I wanted to write something new for this
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6 Ideas: How To Exercise When You’re Depressed
Exercise is one of the best tools we have in managing stress and fighting depression. I have bipolar disorder. For
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Yes, We’ve Heard About the Starving Children in Africa
When people who are sick complain about their illnesses–whether it’s physical pain, fatigue, or depression–one of the most common responses
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