Demi Lovato: A Case Study in De-stigmatizing Addiction and Recovery
In the wake of Demi Lovato's rumored recent drug overdose, a surprising thing happened. Her fans rallied to assert that her struggles with addiction did not diminish her integrity as a role model. The hashtag #HowDemiHasHelpedMe emerged, connecting first-person accounts of how Ms. Lovato's openness about addiction and recovery has influenced fans for the good. …
Sharing Anxiety with Your Child
What is it like to raise a child who suffers from anxiety when you, yourself, suffer as well? A vicious cycle can occur, and oftentimes feel overwhelming and unending...
Mental Illness in the Media: Sharp Objects
Matters of mental illness have long played out in books and movies. The more recent surge in popularity has turned a spotlight on psychological suspense, and specifically, mental illness. The discussions sparked by the media can aid in removing some of the stigma surrounding mental illness, and encourage people to seek help. Sharp Objects, for…
Do Green Spaces in our Communities Really Help Reduce Depression?
We came across a recent article that answers the question: does living near a park or green space really improve our mental health? Turns out, it can. According to the post on Psych Central, “Turning vacant urban land into green spaces significantly reduces feelings of depression and improves overall mental health for the surrounding residents.”
Alcoholism & Anthony Bourdain
The sad news about Anthony Bourdain’s suicide spread fast through the media. What may not be talked about as broadly are the possible connections between alcoholism, depression, and suicide.
Teens, Screens, & ADHD
We all know teens spend a vast amount of time staring at the screens of their many technological devices. So what does this “activity” do to their mental health? Does it cause ADHD or is it a symptom of ADHD?
What to Know About Minority Mental Health
July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. So what stigmas do people of color with mental illness face?...tackles the topic and helps provide an understanding of the dangerous differences for those facing mental health challenges.
Suicide Prevention…Is it Possible?
With the recent suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, we wanted to touch upon the topic of suicide prevention. People commonly question whether it’s possible to prevent a person from taking their own life. A recent article in...
Early Birds Less Likely to Develop Depression?
A recent study took a look at how our sleep patterns—be it a night owl or early bird—interact with depression. The study is not clear on whether sleep habits cause depression, but it does point at an interesting...
