NEW MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY STORIES
It Gets Better: A Yarn Bomber’s Tale of Hope
Yarn Bomber Nicole Nikolich creates vibrant works of art for the street that are filled with humor and hope and help her battle anxiety and depression.
The Night I (almost) Escaped Rehab
Canadian singer-songwriter Skylar Bouchard has long struggled with addiction and self-harm, and his essay is a hopeful ballad to recovery.
Mental Health & Hope For The Future
The COVID-19 pandemic is creating a world that will be forever changed and that is ever-challenging.
We at OC87 Recovery Diaries are wholeheartedly committed to providing you with personal stories and films related to the pandemic that may help provide you with inspiration and hope during this extremely difficult time.
Please feel free to share any of this content with friends or family who may need an extra dose of mental health, empowerment, and change.
Mental Health & Hope For The Future
The COVID-19 pandemic is creating a world that will be forever changed and that is ever-challenging.
We at OC87 Recovery Diaries are wholeheartedly committed to providing you with personal stories and films related to the pandemic that may help provide you with inspiration and hope during this extremely difficult time.
Please feel free to share any of this content with friends or family who may need an extra dose of mental health, empowerment, and change.
MORE MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY STORIES
Colours Went Flat: Losing My Brother to Suicide
Suicide loss is different than any other kind of loss, which Indian writer Raashi Thakran beautifully describes in her essay about her brother.
Dear Mom, I Want to Kill Myself
Dear Mom, I Want to Kill Myself is a heartbreaking and, ultimately, hopeful essay about overcoming suicidal thoughts and helping family members heal and grow.
My Struggle with Anxiety and Depression Has Been My Greatest Gift
Arielle Kremnev experienced an increase anxiety and depression after the birth of her second child.
Overcoming my Barriers to Borderline Personality Disorder Recovery
The voice of her borderline personality disorder told her not to get into recovery. She worried that no one would love her when she got better.
The Awesome and Absolutely True Adventures of the Autisarians of Philadelphia
The Smith Family of Philadelphia rejects the limitations of the term autism, and instead create “The Autisarians,” people with superhuman abilities.
Intrusive Thoughts & A Failing of Words
Katie Thomas is a caring mother, sister, and wife, but often battles intrusive thoughts of doing horrible things to the ones she loves.
A Must-See For First Responder Mental Health Training
Stirring stories of real first responders who have struggled with mental health challenges and came out on the other side.
These brave men and women demonstrate that seeking help is a strength, not a weakness, and that hope and recovery are possible.
Make a pay what you can donation for a DVD or digital download of these eight short films.
A Must-See For First Responder Mental Health Training
Stirring stories of real first responders who have struggled with mental health challenges and came out on the other side.
These brave men and women demonstrate that seeking help is a strength, not a weakness, and that hope and recovery are possible.
Make a pay what you can donation for a DVD or digital download of these eight short films.
ORIGINAL MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY FILMS
The Reluctant Filmmaker: Surviving Suicide of a Son
Yolonda Johnson-Young has created a film titled Finding Elijah to help her answer the many questions she had after losing her son to suicide.
Writing Her Way Out of a Social Anxiety Tunnel in the UK
Claire Eastham is a blogger who lives in London. She writes about her journey with social anxiety disorder.
The Vicious Cycle of Pure O | Purely Obsessional OCD & Mental Health in Turkey
Pinar Tarhan is a writer from Turkey who lives with Purely Obsessional OCD, also known as Pure O, and shares about her mental health recovery.
Singing a Lullaby to Myself | Anxiety & Mental Health in Rwanda
by “My whole life became worry,” Florence Mukagenzi, a medical student from Rwanda says about her world. “It all felt so unsafe.” And so begins Florence’s recovery journey from paralyzing anxiety, which she exquisitely...
Australian Mental Health | A Clear Voice on Bipolar Disorder from Down Under
Liza Brock is an Australian mental health writer who writes about her journey with bipolar disorder.
A Voice on Anxiety and Depression in India
Sanjukta Chauhan, a self-described “annoyingly optimistic” student from India, uses writing to tackle her depression.
MENTAL HEALTH PODCAST
Episode 14 – “The Hunting Ground”: Recovering from Sexual Assault – an Interview with Documentary Film Subject, Kamilah Willingham
Interview with Kamilah Willingham, a subject of the documentary film, “The Hunting Ground.”
Episode 13 – Dr. Kristin Neff and the Art of Self-Compassion
Dr. Kristin Neff is a pioneer in the study and practice of self-compassion. What is self-compassion? Listen in to this podcast episode to find out.
Episode 12 – From Nigeria to the U.S. — A Journey with Anxiety and Depression
Adesola Ogunleye, a Nigerian American immigrant who lives with depression and anxiety, is interviewed on this episode of OC87 Recovery Diaries on the Radio.
ESSAYS ON MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY
Before and During COVID-19; My Depression Kept Me Moving and Still
The COVID-19 era has shifted and changed Wendy Hahn’s depression, her relationship with her husband, children, and self.
From Full Ride Scholar to Convicted Felon; A Suicide Attempt Changes Everything
Brittany Lopes’s suicide attempt was intended only to harm herself, but it didn’t turn out that way. Read about her journey of healing, redemption, forgiveness, and recovery.
A Flight Attendant with OCD Grounds Herself During COVID-19
Under normal circumstances, being a flight attendant with anxiety and OCD is challenging; with COVID-19, it was next to impossible.