According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than 16 million adults in America suffer from depression, so if that's something you face, you're definitely not alone. Even if your depression is being treated by a doctor, it can still be difficult to cope with. Of course, it's hard to do positive things for yourself when you're struggling with mental illness. But there are definitely things you can stop doing to make your daily life a little easier, which might see

When I reached the one-year mark of my suicide attempt, I called two friends over to my apartment just to drink champagne and sit on the couch for a chill celebration of the fact that I'd made it that far. If you live with a mental health issue, you know there are good days and bad days. And you know that milestones are worth celebrating. It's not just the big milestones — it's the everyday victories, like actually getting out of bed or taking your medication. Whether you're

THEY LEARNED FROM an early age to keep their heads bowed and their voices low. Around the Erie Avenue row house where Marcus and Markieff Morris grew up in North Philadelphia, eye contact with the wrong person could be misconstrued as a sign of disrespect or, worse, a challenge. "Then, next thing you know, the guns are coming out," Marcus says. "I've seen guys get shot just for sitting on the wrong front step. We were surrounded by violence, gangs. You wake up every day think