The COVID-19 pandemic poses increased risks to our mental health. Check out this infographic created by 4 students from Washington-Liberty High School!
Winter blues getting you down? If you’re one of over 16 million Americans who experience seasonable affective disorder (SAD), you’re not alone. Read about current best-pratice treatments like lightbox therapy, psychotherapy, and antidepressant medication, all of which have been found to effectively treat this variant of depression.
What can be done to stop stigma? We’re so happy you asked! Read about SIOV’s four steps to fight against social and perceived stigma, based on best practices from leading mental health organizations like NAMI and Active Minds.
This January, the Writer’s Center in Bethesda, MD put on an incredible symposium; Mental Illness through a Literary Lens! It was such an uplifting experience, and being in a room filled with such creative and inspiring people was truly transformative,
2019 was an exciting year for SIOV, full of many new firsts. A special highlight was hosting our very first community wellness event: Stories of Mental Health & Resilience, in partnership with DC’s amazing literary community, The Inner Loop! Storytelling through writing, music, and art is a compelling way to share our lived experiences through […]