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NEIL PAREKH'S
LENS ON LIFE BLOG
Thoughts and observations on mental health, technology, social media, photography and more.


A Personal Reflection on My United Way’s Teen Wellness Initiative
In 2022 United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County started a teen wellness initiative called Empowering Minds.

Dawn Helmrich
Oct 17, 2024


United Way of Northwest Vermont's Mental Health Initiative
United Way of Northwest Vermont’s Mental Health Initiative prioritizes: Workforce Development, Suicide Prevention and Youth Mental Health.

Steven Berbeco
Oct 14, 2024


Ep. 17 Steven Berbeco | Shining Light on Shadows: United Way of Northwest Vermont's Mental Health Initiative
United Ways across the country do some great work around Mental Health advocacy. Our guest: Steven Berbeco, from United Way of NW Vermont.

Neil Parekh
Oct 10, 2024


Posting All of My Feelings on Social Media Is Very Intentional
But the reality is that we probably all do a pretty good job of wearing that mask that says we are ok when deep down we really aren’t.

Dawn Helmrich
Sep 25, 2024


Coming to Terms With – And Managing – Bipolar 1 Disorder
I am a 31 year old graduate student studying Computer Science Education and I also have Bipolar I disorder.

Claire Filipek
Sep 25, 2024


Ep. 16 Claire Filipek | Shining Light on Shadows: The Highs and Lows of Managing Bipolar 1 Disorder
Dawn and I launched this twice a month show in order to help reduce the stigma associated with mental health.

Neil Parekh
Sep 25, 2024


Creating Community Support Through Livestream Shows
For me, my community support has been online, through livestream productions, emails, texts and viewer comments.

Neil Parekh
Sep 12, 2024


Your Life Is Worth Healing No Matter the Circumstances
The biggest take away for me this week is to continue to help inform people of the importance of seeking out help if you are suffering.

Dawn Helmrich
Sep 11, 2024


The Power of Online Support Groups
Working as a psychologist in schools and in clinics, I am aware of the myriad of community supports available and the difference they make.

Dr. Rachelle Kritzer
Sep 11, 2024
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