Alexis Zevnick

Alexis Zevnick is a mental health activist from the Pacific Northwest. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Washington. Her life's work is centered around eliminating the stigma of mental illness and promoting positive mental wellness. Currently, Alexis is pursuing a Master's degree at Northwestern University studying mental health counseling. alexiszevnick.com

How Feeling My Pain Released Me From It

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“You can’t avoid pain but you can choose to overcome it.” – Paulo Coelho Pain. We all have it. It is the residual aching from loss, failure, and betrayal. It is having to live with the mistakes you’ve

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Fighting Depression with Joy: What Changed When I Made Happiness a Priority

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“To get rid of depression, I swim with dolphins.” — Patti Stanger I’m in my favorite stationery store when I see it. “Be Happy” Be Happy framed art prints. Refrigerator magnets. Personal journals. It was etched into practically

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