Author Archives: JmaC

Mental Health Stigma and Prejudice Strong Around the World, Study Says

Posted on September 2, 2016 by JmaC

Although mental health awareness and understanding are high in countries around the world, stigma and discrimination are still prevalent. When Maria Yerema was diagnosed with clinical depression in the late 1990’s, she made the decision not to hide it—even though … Continue reading →

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A Doctor’s Guide to Safely Quitting Antidepressants

Posted on September 2, 2016 by JmaC

There comes a time in recovery from a mental illness when you wake up one morning and say to the mirror, “I’m ready to end my treatment.” This is a time of celebration and achievement, putting all the skills you’ve … Continue reading →

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A Bipolar Gamer Confronts His Real Demons By Everyday Health Guest Contributor

Posted on September 2, 2016 by JmaC

By Ben Whitcomb, Special to Everyday Health My name is Ben Whitcomb. I am a father, a husband, a retired tattoo artist, and many other things. If you are a gamer, you may know me as BPgamer77, the bipolar video … Continue reading →

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Friday Feedback: Behavioral Therapy for Common Conditions

Posted on September 2, 2016 by JmaC

Behavioral therapies are recommended before resorting to drugs in a number of common conditions, such as ADHD in young children and chronic insomnia in adults. But practitioners have objected that there are barriers to providing behavioral therapies to large numbers … Continue reading →

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Ever Again

Posted on September 1, 2016 by JmaC

I never got to stay. To greet the dawn with you. I never earned the place I wanted in your heart. I waited willingly. Patiently Until it hurt too much I never felt a love that was so terrible. I … Continue reading →

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