How to Harness Your Anxiety
Anxiety has long been one of the most feared enemies in our emotional canon. We fear its arrival, feel helpless… More
Mental Illness
What’s Life Like After Depression? Surprisingly, Little Is Known
A generation ago, depression was viewed as an unwanted guest: a gloomy presence that might appear in the wake of… More
Myth: People With Mental Illness Are More Prone to Violence
Instructors should be prepared to listen for —and challenge — belief perseverance, and can use this myth to highlight how automatic and difficult belief perseverance can be to overcome. … More
Treating Teen Depression Might Improve Mental Health Of Parents, Too
An estimated 12.8 percent of adolescents in the U.S. experience at least one episode of major depression, according to the… More
Suicides Have Increased. Is This an Existential Crisis?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released startling new statistics on the rise of deaths by suicide in… More
The Perils Of Pushing Kids Too Hard, And How Parents Can Learn To Back Off
On New Year’s Eve, back in 2012, Savannah Eason retreated into her bedroom and picked up a pair of scissors… More