My doctor tells me not to worry. The medication is safe. I worry he doesn’t know what he’s talking about. I worry this was a big mistake I made at 18 and am paying for the rest of my life. My obsessions start as small thoughts. Random sparks catching kindling in my mind, eventually blazing… Continue reading A Month of Heart Attacks: Withdrawing from Antidepressants
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Can Nerve Stimulation Help Depression?
Researchers discovered that using vagus nerve stimulators to treat depression changed patients’ quality of life. A new study has shown that nerve stimulation can improve quality of life for depression patients, even if their symptoms aren’t totally alleviated. “When evaluating patients with treatment-resistant depression, we need to focus more on their overall well-being,” lead author… Continue reading Can Nerve Stimulation Help Depression?
Carson Daly & NBA Star Kevin Love Discuss Anxiety on Today Show
“I had a moment where I thought I was going to die. I had never experienced something like that. I thought I was having a heart attack,” Love told Carson Daly. NBA All Star Kevin Love and Carson Daly have something in common—they both struggle with managing their anxiety. This came up in a recent… Continue reading Carson Daly & NBA Star Kevin Love Discuss Anxiety on Today Show
Emma Stone Talks To Jennifer Lawrence About Her Anxiety Struggles
In an interview for Elle magazine, Emma Stone spoke candidly about mental health to her close friend Jennifer Lawrence. Emma Stone has been very open about her struggles with anxiety, which she’s had since she was a child. Now, Stone and fellow actress Jennifer Lawrence have interviewed each other for Elle magazine, in which the… Continue reading Emma Stone Talks To Jennifer Lawrence About Her Anxiety Struggles
Ariana Grande Talks Manchester Attack, Anxiety In Emotional Interview
“You try not to give in to fear. You want to keep going. You want to not be afraid.” In a new interview, singer Ariana Grande described how “everything” changed after the 2017 bombing attack on her concert at Manchester Arena in England. Ebro Darden of Beats 1 radio addressed speculation that “Get Well Soon,”… Continue reading Ariana Grande Talks Manchester Attack, Anxiety In Emotional Interview
California Aims To Tighten Law That Diverts Suspects To Mental Health Treatment
Prosecutors argue that a new law should restrict the type of suspects who can qualify for mental health treatment in lieu of jail. California prosecutors are fighting to amend a law aimed at diverting mentally ill suspects to treatment in lieu of the criminal justice system. The law, signed by Governor Jerry Brown in June… Continue reading California Aims To Tighten Law That Diverts Suspects To Mental Health Treatment
Taraji P Henson Launches Mental Health Foundation
The “Empire” star launched the foundation in honor of her late father who battled mental health issues. Actress Taraji P. Henson has launched a foundation to promote mental health support for the African American community, in honor of her late father Boris Lawrence Henson, who she said struggled with mental health issues. According to its… Continue reading Taraji P Henson Launches Mental Health Foundation
Treating Teens’ Depression Can Benefit Parents Too
A new study explores how a family member receiving mental health treatment impacts their loved ones. Depression touches not only the individual—often, it affects the community around them, too. For teens, parents are often a significant part of this “community,” and can experience depression second-hand. But when a teen receives treatment, the benefits will ripple… Continue reading Treating Teens’ Depression Can Benefit Parents Too
Snapchat Dysmorphia: A Growing Trend Among Social Media Users
Snapchat dysmorphia was first identified in a 2017 plastic surgery survey. Apparently, some people are taking their love of photo filters a bit TOO far. That’s according to a recent paper published in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, which describes the emerging phenomenon known as “Snapchat dysmorphia.” Body dysmorphic disorder is characterized by obsessive thoughts of… Continue reading Snapchat Dysmorphia: A Growing Trend Among Social Media Users
"Hilarious World of Depression" Podcast To Feature Andrew Zimmern, Neko Case
The hit podcast is set to return for its third season on August 13th. TV personality and chef Andrew Zimmern will be a guest on this season’s Hilarious World of Depression podcast, the podcast that sheds light on the dark world of depression. In each episode, host John Moe and his guests untangle the mystery… Continue reading "Hilarious World of Depression" Podcast To Feature Andrew Zimmern, Neko Case