1. Yell at them. Tell them to go to a place where there are no lemonade stands.
2. Laugh at them. Start with "ha" and end with "hee."
3. Loan them to a friend, and tell her not to give them back anytime soon.
4. Talk about them, preferably to a friend over a cup of strong coffee.
5. Scare them away. Any mask will do, but vampires are...Read the full post here »
One of the most common questions I hear is: How is depression different from sadness?
This question was addressed by Ronald Pies, M.D., a professor of psychiatry...Read the full post here »
Every day it seems to become more apparent to me how deeply healing a practice of self-compassion is. During the difficult moments in life at times it seems as if we’re wired to have a neural reaction of kicking ourselves while we’re down. The result? We stay down with a greater feeling of unworthiness, more [...]
A family member of mine has recently been diagnosed with acute obsessive-compulsive disorder, and I am reminded of the heartbreak this misunderstood disorder can cause, the confusion and bewilderment, especially in young people. Because my mental health journey began with acute obsessive compulsive disorder as a...Read the full post here »I recently did some research for a women's magazine about depression in young women (ages 18 to 30). The editors wanted to know why so many more women than men struggle with depression.
I got out my copy of "A Deeper Shade of...Read the full post here »