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05/27/2019

A review of "Mind Fixers" by Anne Harrington, a history of psychiatry and the search for the biological cause of mental illness.

Challenges to the legitimacy of the profession have forced it to examine itself, including the fundamental question of what constitutes a mental disorder.

05/18/2019

ADHD is often missed in girls and women. Here are some surprising symptoms that are mistaken for anxiety and depression instead.

05/18/2019

If you'd like to feel better, having the correct diagnosis makes a huge difference in treatment. Read this blog post to find out more.

The internet is now the first place most of us go to answer a question about almost anything. It’s almost a necessity, and websites like Reddit, and Quora, hav

03/25/2019

CW: Su***de

Despite the change in season, depression may hang on even with longer days. Spring is a good time to talk with a therapist about problems with mood or sleep.

Chris Cornell, lead singer of Soundgarden and Audioslave, died from su***de Wednesday night.

03/11/2019

It's hard at times to remain optimistic when we're feeling so down and overwhelmed. Although this article was written around the holiday season, it's important advice to keep in mind year-round. Being grateful has great physical and mental health benefits!

When you’re down, science says gratitude may be exactly what you need to lift you back up.

03/04/2019

Mental health awareness month isn’t until May, but we shouldn’t wait for only one month to take action. Here’s an article on actions you can take to promote mental health awareness in your communities, at any time.

This year marks our 25th annual National Depression Screening Day and we want you to be involved. Are you passionate about mental health awareness but not sure how to make an impact? It’s easier than you think!

02/27/2019

Emotional maturity is a worthy and attainable goal.

You realise that most of the bad behaviour of other people really comes down to fear and anxiety - rather than, as it is generally easier to presume, nastiness or idiocy. You loosen your hold on self-righteousness and stop thinking of the world as populated by either monsters or fools. It makes thin

02/15/2019

I've been working with more and more clients who don't know they actually have ADHD. Knowing the symptoms can help make a correct diagnosis, and ease feelings of shame or low-self esteem.

You know ADHD's classic symptoms. But, do you know other ways it can show up in your life? See how ADHD affects your work, money, relationships, and more.

02/07/2019

Benzodiazepines are overprescribed, dangerous, and ultimately not effective for anxiety and insomnia. Get benzo wise, and consider the possibility of being fre

01/25/2019

The right kind of diet may give the brain more of what it needs to avoid depression, or even to treat it once it’s begun.

01/23/2019

Chicago must think much, much bigger than six clinics. First, we must stop politicizing mental health, and we must stop treating those living with mental illness as punching bags.