In today’s day, many people have no shame talking about mental health through essays, podcasts, videos, or even social media posts. Back in the ‘80s, it would take a lot of courage to have anything published about mental health. In 1989, William Styron, author of “Sophie’s Choice” published a 15,000 word essay on depression in […]
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The Struggles of Being Married to a Partner with Depression and What to Do
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Jan
Jan
It is hard to be married to someone who is struggling with depression. Your spouse may have moments when they are considering suicide or shut themselves out from everyone. By being open on honest with each other about your feelings and encouraging your spouse to seek treatment, your marriage will survive. Depressed Partner Has Suicidal […]
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Jan
Jan
Entrepreneurs have dreams of creating their own business and being their own bosses. Because entrepreneurs have their own traits like obsessive-compulsive behaviors and risk-taking behaviors, it can lead them at risk for addiction and mental illness. It is important for entrepreneurs to seek help for their addiction and mental illness so that they can run […]
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Dec
Dec
Great comedians like Chris Farley and Robin Williams have died from poor mental health and addiction. Comedians look happy as they are making other people laugh, but are still struggling on the inside. More comedians need to have the courage to seek help for their mental health to avoid turning to drugs for that help. […]
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Dec
Dec
People may think that the elderly live relaxed lives now that they have retired. The Centers for Disease Control says that out of 85,000 people that took their lives in 2017, over 47,000 were ages 65 and older. By learning why the elderly are at risk for suicide, there is a higher chance for more […]
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Dec
Dec
You may see girls getting together for a girl’s night as they share their inner feelings with their heart to hearts. Why is it we do not see that with men? If more men had close bonds with their friends, their mental health would improve and be more comfortable speaking to others. The Importance of […]
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Dec
Dec
Eighteen years ago, restaurateur Steve Palmer was strung out on alcohol and cocaine. He was given the choice of either job termination or rehab. After Palmer made the choice of rehab, he used what he learned in treatment to not just help himself but other people struggling with addiction and mental illness in the restaurant […]
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Dec
Dec
Psychologists know more than anyone what makes a clear diagnosis for a mental health disorder. Unfortunately, there is still a giant stigma against mental illnesses based on false myths. Three psychologists decided to clear up these myths to Business Insider to teach others the truth about these well-known mental illnesses. Does Having Bipolar Disorder Just […]
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Nov
Nov
If you feel like your child has been preoccupied with death, experiencing negative emotions, can hardly sleep, engaging in risky behaviors, social withdrawals, or anything else that has been troubling you, your child may be experiencing suicidal thoughts. You may be afraid to talk to your child about it because you think you will be […]
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Nov
Nov
You may believe that comedians are happy all of the time in that they are always cracking jokes and making people laugh. The truth is that a lot of comedians use comedy as a tool to mask their depression. Comedian Gary Gulman used his HBO comedy special “The Great Depresh” as a way to teach […]