Registering Voters at Harris County Jail

Learn what it was like registering Harris County inmates to vote, and what you can do to make a difference for marginalized voters. (Image via FlatIcon)

My Dressember Experience

Reflecting on the highs and lows of wearing a dress for 31 days to raise awareness for sex trafficking survivors. #Dressember (Image via FlatIkon)

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Finding the First Scene - The Art of Psychodrama

Exploring the ins and outs of psychodrama with Katlin Larimer, MSW. (Image via FlatIkon)

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Addressing the Stigma

I was grateful for the opportunity to give this speech addressing the stigma surrounding mental illness to my cohort and policy professor. (Image via FlatIcon)

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Reaching for Reproductive Justice - the Maternal Mortality Disparity in the United States

Why are Black women 3-4 times more likely than White women to die of pregnancy-related causes? This poster explores that question and potential solutions based on available research. Image Via FlatIcon.

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How I've Been Failing at Listening

Childhood habits are hard to break, but that’s no excuse to get stuck in tit-for-tat arguments that go nowhere. Here’s how I plan to listen better, even when I don’t agree. (Image via FlatIcon)

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Texas Midterm Elections: That Sucked, Now What?

Feeling deflated after the Texas midterm elections? There’s still lots you can do - keep that fire roaring, and take action! (Image via FlatIcon)

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Grad School Application Process

From the actual application to financial aid, here’s my experience navigating the grad school application process. (Image via FlatIcon)

Mental Health Narratives - Onstage and in Therapy

Hannah Gadsby’s heartstring-tugging interview on The New Yorker Radio Hour is one example of why it’s crucial for patients to build their own mental health narratives. Research by Michelle Munson and Sarah Narendorf empirically explains more. (Image via FlatIcon)

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Stop Stigmatizing the Discussion of Mental Illness

Just because you talk about depression doesn’t mean you’re being crushed by depression. (Image via Flat Icon)

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Describe Depression in a Sentence

I asked friends and acquaintances how they would describe depression in one sentence. Their vulnerable, honest answers range from heartwarming to heartbreaking. (image via Flat Icon)

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Managing Fear When Everything Around You Is Changing

As grad school approaches, changes are becoming more permanent. This post explores why they don’t have to be scary and offers simple tips on how to handle fear.
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