mental health week
People Living With Depression Talk About the Moment They Realised Something Was Wrong
We're told to speak about our problems, but that overlooks the fact it's sometimes hard to realise there even is a problem.
Aboriginal Suicide Rates Have Hit Crisis Point and Prevention Isn't Working
A new report is calling for criminal justice funding to be redirected funding be redirected into mental health, drug, and alcohol services.
Trying to Be Creative When You're on Antidepressants Isn't Easy
Starting Lexapro, I had no idea the toll it would take. Sure my intense panic attacks dulled, but losing your emotions feels like dying.
Why I Write About My Mental Illness Online
Making eye contact is like being stabbed by a Phillips-head. I compulsively imagine eating my dog's shit. Do you ever feel the same? Let's talk about it.
What It's Like to Have Borderline Personality Disorder
"I keep seeing my neighbor's pool in winter, just an empty bowl of dusty blue tiles. Imagine standing in the middle of that, when suddenly, the pool fills up. In an instant, you're drowning."
Selah Sue and Her Search for Self
Already a big star in Europe, now this Belgian singer's making waves Stateside. While her music may be upbeat, through her songs she tackles her battle with depression head on.
From Darkness into the Light: Ladyhawke on Kicking Booze and Conquering Anxiety
After scrapping an entire LP in 2013, Ladyhawke spiraled into depression and alcoholism. Now she's sober and married and back with 'Wild Things.' Here's what happened.
What's It Like to Be in a Band When You're Living with Bipolar Disorder?
"When you’re manic," explains Patrick Stickles from Titus Andronicus, "it can be dangerous to have a lot of people respond to it positively."
My Fear of Vomit: The Nightmare of Living with Emetophobia
The one thought that completely invades my brain when I'm awake (and even, at times, in my sleep) is: "Will I vomit today?"