Are We United in a State of Depression?
Misery has found a lot of company since November 9. Which this chronically depressed writer finds oddly empowering, as she strategizes how to live in this dystopic new world.
Mental health
In Trump’s America, What Does the Future Hold for My Autistic Teenager?
Nearly half the people killed at the hands of cops have a disability, including Alfred Olango and Deborah Danner. Imagine the statistics under a president who openly mocks the disabled.
Why Are We So Damn Tired?
More women than ever are shattering the glass ceiling. But we often have to work twice as hard, face sexist colleagues, balance motherhood with full-time jobs—and that's exhausting.
The Time My Patient Told Me She Wanted to Kill Herself
A therapist reveals the manifold complexities and perils of working with suicidal patients—and why she feels compelled to take the risk anyway.
Is Donald Trump Literally Making Us Sick?
The looming threat of a fascist demagogue is consuming many of us with toxic levels of anxiety. Are we crazy for feeling physically ill over the mere thought of him as president?
Can the Love of a Dog Be As Powerful As an Anti-Depressant?
Julie Klam talks about dogs, depression, and writing with Julie Barton, whose moving new memoir ‘Dog Medicine’ is a tribute to the golden retriever who rescued her from her darkest hours.
Stop Tagging Me About Black Suffering
Seeing a constant stream of news about violence against Black people may cause more emotional damage than awareness. Here's how to protect yourself.
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Did a Jane Doe Just Deal Campus Rape Culture a Huge Blow?
A horrific case of sexual assault at the University of Oregon has shone a spotlight on the egregious lack of privacy laws protecting college medical records.