I know we all feel this way, even if we know it’s not true. “You know that you’re not the only person on this planet to be in pain. But it doesn’t matter. Because it looks like everyone around you is just fine. You’re the only one who has a hard time getting out of…
Five Enlightened Ways to Think About Mental Health The New Look of Survivor Day Powerful display shows pair of shoes for every child lost to suicide Opinion: We Need to Be Trained in Responding to Mental Illness Understanding the Loneliness Epidemic Not Crazy: How I Overcame My Double Standard About Taking Psychiatric Medication True progress…
I enjoyed listening to this recent episode, because I think for many of us this is something we wonder about, and also something that has no easy, “right”, answer. Gabe and Michelle talk a lot about experiences they’ve had, and how to explain what you need and how they can help. I also, really appreciate…
I want you to stop for a minute and picture in your minds eye what it looks like when you see an article about depression, in a magazine, online, or even on television? I bet I can guess what’s in your head, because it’s the same thing that pops into most of our heads. A…
I feel like I just wrote something similar to this. Oh yeah, I did: “Of the top 10 shared articles, scientists found that three quarters were either misleading or included some false information. Only three were considered “highly credible.” Some lacked context of the issue, exaggerated the harms of a potential threat, or overstated research…
Laura has an important message about mental health issues and the internet: “We may assume the extra convenience of being able to find endless information online and connect with others anywhere, anytime would only bring positive change. But it’s important to recognize some of the pitfalls that have come with the digital age and ensure…
