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If you are interested in writing for our blog, we are looking for personal experiences and pieces by mental health professionals related to mental health and BJJ. Please submit your 600 word piece to valery@submitthestigma.org with your preferred name for the by-line.
Use These Self-Improvement Tips To Boost Your Overall Wellness
Photo via Pexels In the pursuit of optimal wellness, self-improvement serves as a foundational pillar. By embracing continuous growth and...
Elizabeth Singh
May 30, 2024
Crafting Self-Care Routines for the Introverted Soul
Self-care often appears to be a universal concept, but it actually requires a nuanced approach that respects individual personalities and...
Elizabeth Singh
May 22, 2024
Supporting Seniors with Mental Health Conditions
When thinking of age-related health issues, physical infirmity probably springs to most people’s minds; however, seniors are also prone...
Joan Martin
May 13, 2024
Crafting Self-Care Routines for the Introverted Soul
Crafting Self-Care Routines for the Introverted Soul Self-care often appears to be a universal concept, but it actually requires a...
Elizabeth Singh
Jan 31, 2024
Navigating Life's Transitions: How to Embrace Change and Flourish
Life can be full of surprises, both good and bad. One moment you may be enjoying a steady routine, feeling secure and comfortable in your...
Elizabeth Singh
Nov 8, 2023
Gut Health for Mental Health & 6 Nutrition Tips to Support your Overall Health
In our current climate of “information overload,” simplifying nutrition to a few things allows us to practice all the components that...
Davin Lau
Feb 3, 2023
The impact of BJJ on sexual trauma recovery
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu doesn't seem like a pathway to sexual assault recovery. Often characterized by male dominated gym settings, sustained...
Molly Higgins
Jan 22, 2023
Jiu jitsu: my constant through a decade of grief
On November 9, 2015, I stepped foot on the mats in my first ever jiu jitsu class. Why do I remember that date? I don’t have an eidetic...
Rachel Honeyman
Nov 9, 2022
The Lion and the Turtle: Life with Bipolar Disorder
On the second floor of the building where I work there is a painting; I look at it every day as I try to climb six flights of stairs,...
Emily Caroline Moore
Nov 3, 2022
Solidifying Mental Wellness through Jiu Jitsu
Before I began my jiu jitsu journey, I felt that I didn’t have to invest in my own mental health. This is ironic because I manage a...
Emily Caroline Moore
Sep 8, 2022
Beginner's Guide to Being Kind to Yourself
With so much content online, I’ll frequently lose track of where certain ideas come from. One of the posts that totally resonated was...
Curt Schneider
Aug 23, 2022
Survive and Escape: Rolling with Jiu Jitsu and Mental Health
For as long as humans have drawn breath, we have done two things shockingly well: fight and worry. The earliest hominins constantly waged...
Michael D'Urso
Jul 18, 2022
Surviving the Jiu Jitsu Hiatus
I felt hopelessly stuck when my life’s circumstances piled on to the point where responsibilities took over all recreation, aside from...
Katie Taylor
Jul 5, 2022
Mental Illness and Homelessness
In November 2021, after participating in a series of social justice initiatives and volunteer work, I began the small grassroots...
Jared Loper
Jun 27, 2022
The Mask I Hide my Anxiety Behind
I look around yearning for someone to approach me to ask me to roll, but no one does. I continue to try and will people over to me...
Bailey Brown
May 31, 2022
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