Men and Depression
Soon after I created this website in 1995, I wrote an article about women and depression. At that time it was believed that women suffer from depression about twice as often as men do, although no one was sure why. Some hypotheses were biological reasons and a greater incidence…
Aleksandra Stone Photography – Depression Self Portrait
After being diagnosed with general anxiety disorder, photographer Aleksandra Stone actually welcomed her depression diagnosis. Once she understood the full scope of her condition, she felt more secure in her feelings.”Almost instantaneously, I felt an overwhelming sense of relief, because I could finally put a name to the problem,”…
Imade Nibokun “Depressed While Black” Interview
Our society hasn’t exactly made it easy on those with mental illnesses. But as Imade Nibokun explains in the latest video for Project UROK, people of color face unique challenges in getting help for mental health issues. “Depression was something that was hovering in the background that I just…
The Depression Problem No One Talks About
About two years ago, my near-engagement fell apart. I wasn’t just sad; I was vehemently angry. I not only cried, but I lashed out. I spent large portions of my days in a cloud of my own dark thoughts — dazed and confused. I managed to hold down a…
What is depression? – Helen M. Farrell
Depression is the leading cause of disability in the world; in the United States, close to ten percent of adults struggle with the disease. But because it’s a mental illness, it can be a lot harder to understand than, say, high cholesterol. Helen M. Farrell examines the symptoms and…
Hyperbole and a Half: Adventures in Depression
Hyperbole and a Half: Adventures in Depression.
I had a black dog, his name was depression
Why Do Some People Prefer “Natural” Treatment for Depression?
Since I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, several people have suggested bee stings as an alternative treatment to the interferon beta shot I do once a week. The first time a helpful soul suggested it, I was stupefied for a minute. I mean, honestly. How is being stung by…
21 Comics That Capture The Frustrations Of Depression
1. The dream of waking up and randomly finding the source of your depression. via 21 Comics That Capture The Frustrations Of Depression.
A Christmas Carol – Chapter 1
Chapter 1 – Marley’s Ghost Marley was dead: to begin with. There is no doubt whatever about that. The register of his burial was signed by the clergyman, the clerk, the undertaker, and the chief mourner. Scrooge signed it. And Scrooge’s name was good upon ‘Change, for anything he…