We have just said goodbye to 2023 and in the spirit of starting fresh, a “best of” list feels appropriate. It’s satisfying to see what a year can produce in insights, and though it’s always easy to bemoan the scarcity in mental health research investment, it’s important to recognize the progress being made in spite […]
This summer Elsie added her voice to Deconstructing Stigma: Changing Attitudes About Mental Health, a series of larger-than-life photographs and interviews with people from across the United States and beyond who have been affected by mental illness. Since the campaign’s initial physical installation at Boston’s Logan International Airport, it has found homes in various US
I loved the novel Passing by Nella Larsen so I gave the new Netflix adaptation a look last night. The film is worth watching but didn’t fully express the psychological complexity so effectively explored by Larsen in her 1929 novel. Reflecting on why the book made such an impact on me in college, I realized
My body has been used to sell products. I don’t mean ‘my’ in the collective female sense, though that is also true. All women have the right to feel personally exploited by a culture of fascination with our sexuality and form. In my case, the interplay between commerce and my body is especially personal. Starting
New Photo Series “I Am Not My Depression” by Elsie Ramsey Read More »
I believe that social media’s outsized presence in our lives is an unmitigated tragedy of epic proportions. Having said that, let me tell you why I like it. I saw the film “Eighth Grade” recently. The 13 year old main character is deeply involved with Youtube: she hosts a series called “Kayla’s Korner” where advice is
Paler Shades of Connection: Are We Really Connected On Social Media? by Elsie Ramsey Read More »
Hi, Jack: You came into my life 18 months ago. I introduced myself as your aunt by touching, kissing, and whispering in your tiny ear. When I hold you, I think about how I never want you to feel alone. I’ve often felt alone because of something called depression. I’ll tell you what that means
