--- title: Fight for Better Tomorrows | Mental Health, Self-Care + Recovery --- [![FFBT Logo - 2020 Rebrand Typewriter White](https://www.fightforbettertomorrows.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FFBT%20Logo%20-%202020%20Rebrand%20Typewriter%20White.png?width=150&height=150&name=FFBT%20Logo%20-%202020%20Rebrand%20Typewriter%20White.png "FFBT Logo - 2020 Rebrand Typewriter White")](https://www.fightforbettertomorrows.com) ![Living with a mental illness is tough, but you're tougher](https://www.fightforbettertomorrows.com/hubfs/abstract-abstract-art-abstract-expressionism-3080654.jpg "Living with a mental illness is tough, but you're tougher") # Living with a mental illness is tough, # but you're tougher. [![Read the blog](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5077772/29fc5a42-531f-4448-bce0-ca8338aad38c.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5077772/29fc5a42-531f-4448-bce0-ca8338aad38c) ## There's more to your story #### Mental Health When you're struggling with your mental health, you often feel isolated, misunderstood and overwhelmed. But you are not alone, and we're here to remind you of all the things your brain forgets. [You're Not Alone](https://www.fightforbettertomorrows.com/blog/tag/mental-health) #### Self-Care There's no one-size-fits-all approach to self-care, and it's more than spa days and weekend getaways. We're here to help you learn how to take care of yourself in ways that matter most. [Put Yourself First](https://www.fightforbettertomorrows.com/blog/tag/self-care) #### Recovery Navigating recovery is tough and getting back up after you've stumbled often feels impossible. We're not doctors or therapists; just ordinary people in recovery. And we're here to help you through it. [Road to Recovery](https://www.fightforbettertomorrows.com/blog/tag/recovery) ## Mental Health Coping Cards ### Because some days, life just sucks. Life is difficult, and you're going to find yourself in overwhelming situations. But having the tools in place to get you through it makes all the difference. Our free coping cards will help you: - Identify the emotions you feel during a given situation - Develop coping strategies for each situation - Plan ahead so you have what you need to get through the moment ## Latest on the blog [![](https://www.fightforbettertomorrows.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pexels-rudolf-jakkel-418831.jpg?width=360&name=pexels-rudolf-jakkel-418831.jpg)](https://www.fightforbettertomorrows.com/blog/how-to-ask-for-help-when-youre-in-a-mental-health-crisis) ### [How to Ask for Help When You're in a Mental Health Crisis](https://www.fightforbettertomorrows.com/blog/how-to-ask-for-help-when-youre-in-a-mental-health-crisis) [Brooklyn Bockisch](https://www.fightforbettertomorrows.com/blog/author/brooklyn-bockisch) March 17, 2021 [Mental Health](http://www.gohealthspot.com/blog/tag/mental-health) [Recovery](http://www.gohealthspot.com/blog/tag/recovery) Content warning: Suicide We live in a society that encourages people to ask for help but stigmatizes mental illness. A society that encourages self-care in the form of yoga and meditation and going ou... [![](https://www.fightforbettertomorrows.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pexels-andre-furtado-1162251.jpg?width=360&name=pexels-andre-furtado-1162251.jpg)](https://www.fightforbettertomorrows.com/blog/what-is-electroconvulsive-therapy-ect) ### [What is Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)?](https://www.fightforbettertomorrows.com/blog/what-is-electroconvulsive-therapy-ect) [Brooklyn Bockisch](https://www.fightforbettertomorrows.com/blog/author/brooklyn-bockisch) February 23, 2020 [Mental Health](http://www.gohealthspot.com/blog/tag/mental-health) Author's Note: This post has been updated as of September 2020 to reflect personal experiences regarding the effectiveness of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). This information does not change the stat... 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We didn't study psychology in school. But we *are* a group of people living with mental illness, navigating recovery and learning how to take care of ourselves in the process. And because we know what it's like to do it alone, we believe you shouldn't have to. Fight for Better Tomorrows was built on the belief that tomorrow can be different. We're here to share our stories and help you navigate recovery so you can fight for better tomorrows, too. #### Site Navigation - [Home](https://www.fightforbettertomorrows.com/) - [Who We Are](https://www.fightforbettertomorrows.com/about) - [What We Believe](https://www.fightforbettertomorrows.com/what-we-believe) - [Blog](https://www.fightforbettertomorrows.com/blog) - Resources - [Contact](https://www.fightforbettertomorrows.com/contact) Copyrights © 2026 All Rights Reserved by [Revenue River](https://www.fightforbettertomorrows.com#) **