Valarie Ward5 Steps to Totally, Definitely, Completely Cure Your Mental Illness ForeverSorry to disappoint you, but if you didn’t catch the sarcasm in the headline of this article, you’ve been clickbaited.3 min read·May 10, 2019----
Valarie WardMental Health Affirmation by US CorporationsRecently, I wrote an article on structural problems in US capitalism that work against our mental health to both create and exacerbate…6 min read·Mar 3, 2019----
Valarie WardOnus: Taking the Lead in Conversations with Your Mentally Ill Friends(TW: suicide and self-harm) When I talk to you about my mental health, I need you to take the lead. I’ll follow.3 min read·Feb 28, 2019----
Valarie WardHabits While Depressed: Comparing Duhigg and Covey’s Advice for Building RoutinesThe Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg begins by telling a story of an old man named Eugene who lost much of his memory due to the rare…4 min read·Jan 29, 2019----
Valarie WardSelf-Help Resources for Mental Illness (LIST)Self-help books get a dreadful reputation, but they CAN work. A few dollars’ investment might make the difference in your life.5 min read·Jan 9, 2019----