One of the worst aspects of my episode was the shame that accompanied the days of lying in bed and accomplishing nothing (Photo: Dorothy Herson) I was halfway through Elvia Wilkes’ The Oval, a fictional feminist dystopian novel, when an overwhelming, familiar wave of depression washed over me. It became impossible to decipher the words … Read more
As the cost of living continues to rise, many families are feeling the pressure at the grocery store and gas station. Steinbach area counselors said how parents talk about these increased expenses can have a lasting impact on their children. Michelle Peters of Beyond the Valley Counseling shares practical strategies for discussing financial stress at … Read more
As of 2024, there will be fewer mentally ill patients waiting in hospital emergency departments than in 2022. However, Massachusetts still has some of the longest wait times in the nation, and behavioral health patients with unique needs, such as the elderly, pregnant women, and children with autism, are too often unable to receive timely … Read more
Arlene Bailey is a country and folk music singer and Aware Lived Experience Ambassador from County Kildare. On a cool spring day on the banks of the Grand Canal in Naas, she shares her experience of living with bipolar II disorder. “I tend to have extreme mood swings,” she says. “Of course, there are times … Read more
Open this photo in gallery: Illustration: Marley Allen Ash first person Daily personal pieces submitted by readers. Want to talk? See our guidelines. tgam.ca/Essay Guide. I had my eyes closed when the MRI machine started making loud rhythmic noises. Two weeks ago, I expected to be in and out of the hospital soon for routine … Read more
Depression costs the public tens of billions of pounds a year and nine million people are on medication. Now, a trial inspired by the adage that laughter is the best medicine has hired professional comedians to teach patients how to perform stand-up routines. This month, seven women performed live at the Royal Albert Hall in … Read more
New research published in Affective Disorders Journal present evidence that depression in early adolescence is initially associated with a variety of cognitive difficulties, but that most of these problems do not persist as the teen grows up. The exception is inattention, which tends to promote a two-way relationship, with inattention worsening depression and vice versa. … Read more
“Sometimes they go missing for weeks,” said Galit, a clinical nutritionist and mother of two whose husband has served in the reserves for more than 200 days. “When he comes back, it’s a bonus, but you can’t build a life around it.” With her children staying at home instead of school, her income decreasing, and … Read more
Written by Trey Nosrak Thousand-word article by McKay Coppins published in the March issue atlantic ocean It’s a pain to read. The title is “Soccer: My Year as a Decadent Gambler.” This work is an experiment/story that delves into the past, present, and future of gambling. of cliff memo To summarize this story, the world … Read more
“Kaiser executives say they don’t use AI to make patient care decisions, but they won’t say what technology powers the online surveys that automatically determine whether a patient needs an emergency appointment or assess whether a patient is a potential threat to themselves,” said Carolyn Stahl, a behavioral therapist in San Francisco. “Whatever Kaiser wants … Read more