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Asian American and Pacific Islander Mental Health: Breaking the Silence
While conversations about mental health have become more common in recent years, many AAPI individuals continue to face unique barriers that make seeking support difficult. Cultural stigma, family expectations, language barriers, and a lack of culturally responsive care can prevent people from accessing the help they need. By fostering open conversations and increasing awareness, we can help create a future where mental health is treated with the same importance as physical h
Jun 104 min read


Grounding Techniques: Simple Ways to Calm Your Mind and Body
When stress, anxiety, or overwhelming emotions take over, grounding techniques can help bring your attention back to the present moment. These tools engage your senses, body, and breath to reduce distress and help you feel more calm, centered, and in control. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, panic, stress, or simply need a reset, try one of these grounding techniques the next time you feel overwhelmed. 1. Anchoring Statements Anchoring statements help reconnect you to the
May 312 min read


Starting therapy: debunking the myths
Common Myths and Facts Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially when there are so many misconceptions surrounding mental health support. Many people delay seeking help because they believe they need to have everything figured out before reaching out. We want to help break down the myths around therapy and make mental health support feel more approachable, accessible, and empowering. Myth: You Need a “Clear” Problem to Start Therapy Fact: Therapy Can Help You Better
May 263 min read


How to help a friend in crisis
Crisis Management: How to Identify and Help Others in a Mental Health Crisis Mental health crises can happen to anyone, often showing up in emotional, physical, psychological, and behavioral ways. Recognizing the warning signs early and knowing how to support someone can make a meaningful difference. Here are some common signs of a mental health crisis and ways you can help someone who may be struggling. Emotional Symptoms: Overwhelming Emotions and Mood Changes A person in c
May 263 min read


The sun will always rise- a mental health story
I first heard the phrase – ‘The sun will always rise, and we will try again’, from a friend when she showed me her sunflower tattoo. It...
Jul 14, 20222 min read


Rebuilding Your Mental Health
“There is nothing stronger than a broken woman who has rebuilt herself.” -Hannah Gadsby Hi! My name is Hannah, I was a UCLA rower for 2...
Nov 10, 20214 min read


Suicide Prevention Education
The Resilience Rally community is committed to ending the stigma surrounding suicide and providing resources to those who are struggling...
Oct 6, 20212 min read


Battling mental illness as a student-athlete
Maddy Neuner, a cross country and track and field runner at Northeastern University, shares her story about battling mental illness...
Oct 6, 20212 min read


Healing from Depression and Suicidality
The story of Mikaela Brewer, a Canadian athlete, author, and mental health advocate. Over the past two years, I’ve done everything except...
Sep 30, 20213 min read


Let's talk about suicide prevention
This shirt and what it stands for has a really special place in my heart. It was created for the Resilience Run for Suicide prevention...
May 2, 20212 min read


Meet Anna- a mental health advocate, national champion, and proud Asian American
Anna has an inspiring story of resilience, both as a college athlete and as an Asian American living through racial injustice. For those...
Mar 24, 20214 min read


talking about mental health as a black athlete
For athletes, there is the stereotype where talking about your emotions or anything related to mental health can be a sign of weakness....
Aug 8, 20201 min read


reclaiming my life
Hi everybody my name is Tasha, I am currently on the UCLA rowing team. Even with all the amazing things that have occurred in my life, I...
Aug 8, 20202 min read
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