My husband and I were aware all women are at risk for postpartum depression. Though he felt powerless to protect me from mood swings, sleep deprivation and the challenges of new parenthood, he did what he could — in …
Category Archives: Mental Illness
Why Bernie Sanders Should Apologize For His Mental Health Joke
Mental illness was not among the main topics discussed by Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders at the most recent Democratic debate in Flint. Nevertheless, the instances in which it arose were the two moments I remember …
ALISON CARROLL: A Portrait of Schizophrenia | 50-Word Stories
He was a handsome young man. In the counseling session he spoke of politics, love, plans for college. I marveled at his many strengths. Tentatively, he then announced that he'd written the Beatles' songs. He wept in painful …
Movie Review: Ultrarunning Vs. Mental Illness In 'Fifty' – Gear Junkie
When a man loses his brother-in-law to mental illness, he challenges himself to run 50 mountain marathons in 50 days, resulting in a movie, and a movement.
Shedding Light on Schizophrenia | Segal Trials | Segal Institute for …
Schizophrenia is a mental illness that currently affects more than 2 million adults in the United States. With that being said, this disorder is misunderstood by many. If you do not live with schizophrenia, it can be hard to imagine …