Talkspace Author Ashley Laderer

Published on: 22 Aug 2017

Why Mental Health Conditions Shouldn’t Be Pejorative

Published on: 22 Aug 2017

My then-boyfriend and I were at a hole in the wall pizzeria that served the greasiest pizza in…

Published on: 07 Aug 2017

Published on: 07 Aug 2017

This story is a part of our Mental Health Confessions series, a collection of stories from people who…

Published on: 21 Jul 2017

Published on: 21 Jul 2017

I was 21 the first time I had a nervous breakdown at work. It was my first job…

Published on: 30 Jun 2017

Published on: 30 Jun 2017

I’ve always dreaded holidays like the 4th of July — and this has nothing to do with the…

Published on: 01 Jun 2017

Published on: 01 Jun 2017

On cold, rainy days, you’re allowed to be miserable and lazy. It’s totally acceptable to stay in, nap,…

Published on: 17 May 2017

Published on: 17 May 2017

As part of May’s Mental Health Month, we shared stories that raised awareness about mental illness and empower…