mental illness

That Blaring Abyss: Depression In The Dead Of Winter

I am among the 80% of Americans affected by symptoms of depression who are not currently seeking treatment.

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"Smile" Is The Worst Thing To Say To Someone With Mental Illness

Those with mental illness need for us to at least attempt to understand the struggles they encounter every day.

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When Self-Destruction Meets Writerly Self-Doubt: A Book Review Of Women

Chloe Caldwell writes in such an honest way that Women reads like a journal entry.

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Amy Dresner: Writer, Bare-It-All Badass

comedian. recovering addict. mental health advocate.

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Oregon School Shooting Begs the Question: How Does This Violence Affect Students?

Fear of this magnitude—i.e. possible violent death—shouldn't have a place at school.

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On Being "Crazy": A Day In My Life With Bipolar Disorder

Psychiatric illness is still stigmatized. And that’s hard when you have a psychiatric illness.

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The Good And Bad Of My Bipolar II Diagnosis And Demeanor

I’m lucky to be smart, to have an astonishingly good memory. Or maybe I’m lucky to be bipolar.

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"I Am Not Broken:" Interview With An Asexual Woman

"I am not lying. I hold nothing against anyone. I am not looking to be fixed."

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