Dungeons & Dragons Is Good For Your Mental Health
A recent study showed Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) is good for your mental health. I was surprised. Why? I think […]
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Best of 2023 Research Stories
In 2023, significant strides were made in understanding the pandemic’s influence on mental health, alongside fresh revelations about the effects of air pollution, diet, and mindfulness on the brain. From young people struggling with increased anxiety and depression to the genetic roots of post-partum depression, researchers uncovered groundbreaking findings.
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Elsie Featured in Anti-Stigma Campaign
Elsie recently added her voice to McLean Hospital’s Deconstructing Stigma campaign. This series of larger-than-life photographs and interviews features people from all corners of the globe who have been touched by mental illness. From navigating healthcare systems to changing attitudes about mental health, each participant provides a unique perspective on the complexities of living with a psychiatric disorder. Through their stories, we see a bold challenge to the misconceptions that surround mental illness.
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Passing
I’ve often wished with the purest sincerity that I could be more open about my moods. What would the benefit of such transparency be to me personally? I don’t really know. It’s not that I want sympathy but I would like to feel a mutual understanding exists between me and the world. Realizing my dream of cultural acceptance, or at least understanding, requires others to join me. A great many others.
New Photo Series “I Am Not My Depression”
My body has been used to sell products. I don’t mean ‘my’ in the collective female sense, though that is
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Paler Shades of Connection: Are We Really Connected On Social Media?
As humans, we all want real life relationships that provide support, intimacy and validation. But sometimes we find ourselves in moments where those relationships don’t exist. You’re the new kid at school, you’ve just gotten divorced, you’re depressed, shy and isolated for any number of reasons. There’s no quick fix for loneliness. Unless you’ve been extremely fortunate, you’ve likely been to this island at least once. For arguments sake, let’s assume you’re not in this position because social media has become your preferred companion over real people who love you.
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