Author Archives: JmaC

“Live to the point of tears,” said Camus. That’s not so hard if you have treatment-resistant depression or any kind of chronic mood disorder. You learn to take Kleenex with you wherever you go. In the middle of a depressive … Continue reading →

German study also found higher rates of schizophrenia in urban vs. rural residents. WEDNESDAY, June 22 (HealthDay News) — People who are born and raised in cities have a greater lifetime risk for anxiety and mood disorders due to the … Continue reading →

Nine years ago I decided to wean off all my meds and take natural supplements instead. One evening I was fixing a magnesium concoction, chatting with a friend. We were talking about my depression, and this new holistic route I … Continue reading →

Six weeks ago I woke up tired and depressed, like I have so often in the last year. All I wanted to do is go back to bed. The negative intrusive thoughts began before my feet touched the floor. You … Continue reading →

Oscar-winning actress Patty Duke died on Tuesday, March 29, at the age of 69. “This morning, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, matriarch, and the exquisite artist, humanitarian, and champion for mental health, Anna PATTY DUKE Pearce, closed her eyes, quieted … Continue reading →