Voices for Mental Health

04/07/2026

Unanswered Prayers Why What You Want May Be The Best Thing for You

I’ve always loved the song Unanswered Prayers by Garth Brooks. It’s one of those lines that feels comforting yet confusing at the same time. While it sounds great in theory, it’s much harder to embrace when we’re in the middle of wanting something deeply and not getting it. At first, that idea can feel frustrating and even a little unfair. Because when we want something, we usually want it now....

I’ve always loved the song Unanswered Prayers by Garth Brooks. It’s one of those lines that feels comforting yet confusing at the same time. While it sounds great in theory, it’s much harder to embrace when we’re in the middle of wanting something deeply and not getting it. At first, that id...

04/07/2026

04/06/2026

Can’t wait to share our fascinating and emotional conversation with Becca Pearce, author of You Don’t Have to Achieve to Be Loved: Escape the Lies You’ve Been Sold to Design the Life You Want. Episode drops on Wednesday.

04/06/2026

to our podcast director . We are so grateful to have him on our team! David’s professionalism, calm, and hard work are truly unmatched.

04/06/2026

https://voicesformentalhealth.org/2026/04/05/is-mental-illness-inherited-genetics-vs-environment/

04/05/2026

Is Mental Illness Inherited? Genetics Vs Environment

When you grow up with a parent diagnosed with a mental illness, it is not uncommon to ask yourself: Will this happen to me? The answer is not exactly clear, but it does offer hope. Does Mental Health Run in Families? Mental illness can be inherited but it’s not a foregone conclusion. That’s because mental health conditions are influenced by a combination of genetics, environment, and life experiences....

When you grow up with a parent diagnosed with a mental illness, it is not uncommon to ask yourself: Will this happen to me? The answer is not exactly clear, but it does offer hope. Does Mental Health Run in Families? Mental illness can be inherited but it’s not a foregone conclusion. That’s beca...

04/05/2026

If you need someone to talk about your feelings and no one is around, please call 988. Someone will listen. Never give up. You are worthy!

04/04/2026

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04/03/2026

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04/03/2026

Why Accepting Compliments Is So Hard—And Can Change Your Mental Health When You Do

For most of my life, compliments made me uncomfortable. Someone would say something kind about my appearance, my work, or my personality and almost instinctively, I would deflect. I’d laugh it off, make a self-deprecating joke, or immediately point out something I could have done better. It felt safer somehow. Like, I was staying humble or just being me. But the truth is, I was reinforcing a quiet, constant stream of negative self-talk....

For most of my life, compliments made me uncomfortable. Someone would say something kind about my appearance, my work, or my personality and almost instinctively, I would deflect. I’d laugh it off, make a self-deprecating joke, or immediately point out something I could have done better. It felt s...

04/03/2026

Life takes its toll on all of us at different times. Self-pity is toxic and destructive. Don’t compare yourself to anyone else. Be your own ally.