mental health — The Attic on Eighth

All the Things I Thought I’d Write About

In her first piece for The Attic, writer and teacher Sarai Seekamp reflects on guilt and relational trauma in a hectic world, and how she works to move forward.

LifestyleSarai SeekampApril 13, 2020Sarai Seekamp, Personal Essay, Academia, Relational Trauma, mental health, overcoming stigma, educationComment

Comforting Things, Vol. 1 – Olivia Gündüz-Willemin

In this era of social distancing and self-isolation, The Attic on Eighth writers and editors are sharing sharing what it is that they’re finding comforting. To kick off (the revival of) the series, Editor-in-Chief Olivia Gündüz-Willemin shares her comforts of the moment.

LifestyleOlivia Gündüz-WilleminApril 8, 2020comforting things, self-care, interior design, interior decoration, needlepointing, pets, mental health, Olivia Gündüz-WilleminComment

The Goodness of Others

“When times feel like nothing really ever changes, I am suddenly in awe of the goodness of others, of unexpected goodnesses that strike you out of left field and break your heart — but in the best way possible, the kind of heartbreak that you would happily live in for the rest of your life. “ As the season changes, Annie Jo Baker shares a heartfelt reflection on the interconnectivity of the human spirit and the importance of goodness for one and for all.

Creative, LifestyleAnnie Jo BakerSeptember 22, 2019mental health, friendship, on friendship, on goodness, on kindness, Annie Jo Baker, contributor posts, contributor postComment

Self-Care Reminders for the Everyday

In our busy world, EIC Olivia Gündüz-Willemin takes a moment to reflect and shares the most important self-care reminders she lives by in the every day.

LifestyleOlivia Gündüz-WilleminAugust 8, 2019self-care, self care, health, mental health, lifestyle, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Raquel Reyes, reminders, self-care reminders, comforting thingsComment

Lessons in Everyday Joy: Remembering Kate Spade A Year On

A year after her death, EIC Olivia Gündüz-Willemin remembers Kate Spade and what her legacy has taught us here at The Attic about living life to the fullest.

Lifestyle, Mental Health, CultureOlivia Gündüz-WilleminJune 5, 2019Kate Spade, mental health, fashion, popularComment

Twelve Things I Learned From My First Year of Therapy

After having spent twelve months regularly going to therapy sessions, EIC Olivia Gündüz-Willemin shares twelve of the most valuable lessons she’s learned.

Mental Health, LifestyleOlivia Gündüz-WilleminMay 25, 2019mental health, mental health awareness, therapy, Mental Health Awareness Month, mental health stigma, popularComment

Life Lessons from Odd Places: Anaïs Nin & Chronic Pain

Annie Jo Baker delves into Anaïs Nin’s and comes to terms with holding multiple conflicting ideas in your head at the same time when dealing with the realities of chronic illness and pain.

Culture, LiteratureAnnie Jo BakerMarch 10, 2019Anaïs Nin, Anais Nin, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, depression, mental health, mental health awareness, mental illness, literature, mental health medication, popularComment

On Believing in Resolutions in the Face of Anxiety

Editor-in-Chief, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin opens up on mental health and discusses how embracing mindful resolutions can be a powerful tool against anxiety.