mental health awareness advocate

A Mirror and Its Reflection - A Look Inside Bipolar Disorder

A Mirror and Its Reflection - A Look Inside Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder is a widely-known mental health illness, but it's still often misunderstood, and the stigma surrounding it is very real. Using a two-part spoken word piece A.S. Minor attempts to shed light on it in this article. STAND UP TO STIGMA.

5 Realistic Expectations When Dating My Mental Illness

5 Realistic Expectations When Dating My Mental Illness

What is it really like to date someone with mental health issues? Here are 5 realistic expectations when dating my mental illness.

Mental Health Fuels the Faithless: A Personal Journey

Mental Health Fuels the Faithless: A Personal Journey

"At a young age, I lost my faith, I gained an addiction, and I've been searching my whole life to reverse the two." This is a short glimpse into my journey of mental health and religion.

Mental Health and The Stigma Within Ourselves

Mental Health and The Stigma Within Ourselves

Though society has come a long way, the stigma surrounding mental health is still very real, but what role do we, as those dealing with mental illness, play in keeping it alive?

Pokemon Go and Its Effects on Mental Health

Pokemon Go and Its Effects on Mental Health

Pokemon Go has not only been a tremendous blow in the fight to end childhood obesity, but it is a giant leap in helping mental health.

"It's Not That Simple" - Behind The Scenes

"It's Not That Simple" - Behind The Scenes

If you deal with mental health issues and take medication, then you might understand what I'm talking about. This is my inspiration behind that specific poem. 

"They Say" - Behind The Scenes

"They Say" - Behind The Scenes

If you weren't aware, one of my poems was selected to be featured on Upworthy.com. It's entitled, "They Say," and is on the subject of suicide awareness. This was my inspiration behind that poem.