The Struggle is a Philosophy
The Greeks embraced it and Frederick Nietzsche taught us the joy of it. The Argento Society works to empower individuals and communities through humor, sincerity, and sometimes just plain absurdity. Satire is time tested and civilization approved.
Struggleford – Our disheveled and lovable characters help connect people to something tangible. We learn through storytelling.
Pragmatism – We rally around a modern philosophy that focuses on the practical and cuts through the noise that seeks to bring us down.
Global – Empowering people of all cultures and communities is central to building a healthy world.
Community – No one is alone in this. By working together we can share knowledge and resources.
Care – Our partners are dedicated to providing real care that delivers results. Through research and lived experiences, we’ve identified providers and methods to begin the healing journey.
Philosophy is Mental Wellness
By undertaking a philosophical approach to mental health and wellness, you develop a path and a system for pursuing an understanding of the human mind and our place in reality. Studying philosophy opens your mind to new ideas and ways of understanding how we interact with the world around us, which can also create structure and a lens through which mental wellness can be found.
The Struggle Zoo: Meet the Struggle Buddies
Each character we’ve developed represents an emotion or a mental health issue that can present itself in many ways. Our goal is to find a way to communicate how to get help and start living your best life despite any challenges you may face. Everyone deserves care and a path towards a healthy lifestyle. None of what we offer is professional medical advice, but personal insights into how we found a way to start getting a handle on our struggles. It starts with knowledge and developing a plan to seek care and build a support system designed to keep you pushing towards a healthier lifestyle.
Patt the Bear
PTSD/Brain Injury/Suicidal Ideation
Loveable Patt (Pretending All The Time) struggles with military service-related injuries that affect his life constantly.
Annie the Chicken
Anxiety
Annie learns to deal with her Anxiety in different ways. Building an amazing support system of friends and family helps.
Gabby the Red Panda
Grief
Struggling with Grief is never easy, but with Gabby’s friends by her side, she’s learning to find peace again.
Ben the Hippo
Body Image/Dysmorphia
Ben struggles with his body image. Learning healthy habits to improve his health and wellness are important to loving himself.
Betty the Zebra
Bipolar
Self-awareness, lifestyle changes, medication, and therapy are key to Betty living her best life. She’s learned to manage her symptoms and find support.
Anthony the Squirrel
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ADHD presented differently in Anthony and it wasn’t until he spoke to a provider that he truly understood how to get a handle on it.
Aden the Bull
Anger
Feeling angry is natural, but when it becomes extreme or uncontrollable, then it is time to seek help. Aden is learning to manage his Anger.
Daniel and David the Foxes
Dismissal and Dissociation
They’re twins. Feeling constantly dismissed, dissociation was quick to set in. They found emotional intelligence and awareness to be key.
Polly the Cat
Psychosis
Polly’s trauma made her feel isolated and alone, but through therapy and a solid support system, she’s been able to recover.
Darren the Lion
Fear
Alexander the Racoon
Abandonment
Here it comes again. Abandonment made relationships and social interaction difficult for Alexander, but he’s learning to manage.
Seth the Dog
Social Isolation/Loneliness
Ethan the Swan
Eating Disorder
Samantha the Cow
Sadness
Struggle Buddies: Military and First Responders
Bear Army
Seal Navy
Bulldog Marine Corps
Eagle Air Force
Seagull Coast Guard
Pig Space Force
German Sheppard Police Officer
Red Panda EMT
Pelican Nurse
St. Bernard Doctor
Dalmation Fire Fighter
Struggle Buddies: Military Occupations
Squirrel Intelligence Analyst
Beaver Aircraft Maintainer
