In early recovery I had moments where I was sure I could not stay sober for one more minute. That’s when my friends offered sound advice: Don’t think, and go to movies. In early recovery I found myself inundated with obsessive worries scurrying around in my head. It was repetitive dark noise that I ached… Continue reading Best Indie Films of 2018: The Fix Picks
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Experts Release New Guidelines For Treating Women With Depression
A panel of mental health professionals created new guidelines to get more women help with their mood disorders during middle age. A team of medical professionals has released new guidelines for evaluating and treating depression in perimenopausal women, after finding that the condition is common in the years leading up to menopause. “Perimenopause is a… Continue reading Experts Release New Guidelines For Treating Women With Depression
British Royals Launch "Mental Health At Work"
The new online resource for both employers and employees seeks to take the taboo out of discussing mental health at work. Continuing their campaign to promote mental wellness in the UK, the British Royals have launched a new effort to support workers’ mental health. According to a survey of more than 44,000 workers conducted by… Continue reading British Royals Launch "Mental Health At Work"
Link Between Suicide And Opioid Use Examined
Researchers hope that the results of a new study will help them better identify those at risk for suicide. A three-year, $1.4 million study will examine the connection between opioid use and death by suicide, in hopes of more effectively identifying high-risk patients. “We know that opioid use, opioid overdose and suicide are related, but… Continue reading Link Between Suicide And Opioid Use Examined
Don't Blame Ariana Grande for Mac Miller's Death
The idea that someone holds another person’s very life in their hands and has the power to determine whether that person lives or dies is a painful and damaging misconception. I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t know very much about Mac Miller. I’ve never listened to his music or attended one of… Continue reading Don't Blame Ariana Grande for Mac Miller's Death
Depression in Recovery: Do You Have Low Dopamine Tone?
I just felt like shit and slept as much as I could. I showed up to work. I kept my commitments. I spoke when asked to, but I felt more than unhappy. I felt like I just didn’t care. (The Fix does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor does anything on this website create… Continue reading Depression in Recovery: Do You Have Low Dopamine Tone?
Tess Holliday On Postpartum Depression: I Wished I Could Disappear
The model has been open about her struggles with postpartum depression on Instagram. Plus-sized model Tess Holliday opened up about her battle with postpartum depression to Cosmopolitan UK. The 33-year-old, who launched the body positive movement (#effyourbeautystandards) in 2013, struggled with postpartum depression after giving birth to her son Bowie, which lasted from January 2017… Continue reading Tess Holliday On Postpartum Depression: I Wished I Could Disappear
Singer JoJo On Mental Health: I Named My Depression Burlinda
In a recent Instagram post, the pop star described the self-destructive habits that fueled her depression and anxiety. Depression and anxiety affects millions of Americans—and celebrities are not immune. Recently Noah Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Ariana Grande and Emma Stone were among a slew of young artists who’ve been public about their inner struggles. Now, singer… Continue reading Singer JoJo On Mental Health: I Named My Depression Burlinda
Michael Phelps, Jared Leto & More Join Mental Health Awareness Broadcast
Celebs and rock stars will join mental health experts for the live radio broadcast airing on September 9th at 7am. Artists, athletes, and mental health experts will come together for a two-hour radio special “I’m Listening,” to help raise awareness of the growing trend of depression and suicide—airing in time for National Suicide Prevention Week… Continue reading Michael Phelps, Jared Leto & More Join Mental Health Awareness Broadcast
Noah Cyrus Talks Anxiety, Depression
On her new EP, Miley Cyrus’s younger sister opens up about depression and “how it’s okay to feel those feelings.” Noah Cyrus is the other famous daughter of country star Billy Ray Cyrus and she also has showbiz in her blood. She made her acting debut on the show Doc at the age of three,… Continue reading Noah Cyrus Talks Anxiety, Depression