Mental Health
Stories about remarkable individuals living with mental illness, including depression, anxiety, ADD, and more.

Ask Ada: My Mother With Dementia Thinks I Abandoned Her
Plus: how to help a person sliding into depression after a breakup.

Phoebe Ryan On Being A Pop Star With Depression And Anxiety
It's not always easy being green (haired)... but it sure can be fun.

Our Shared Sickness
When one person in a relationship struggles with their mental health, their partner suffers too.

How Getting A Puppy Saved My Health
Getting a dog didn't immediately cure me of depression brought on by my host of chronic illnesses. But Rusty still spurred me to set up much healthier habits for myself.

When Breastfeeding Feels Like A Dementor Attack
D-MER. or Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex, makes lactation hell for untold numbers of women. But what can be done about it?

What I Learned In The Psych Hospital
When I was 14, I spent five days in a psychiatric hospital. It was where I really learned to value human touch.

My OCD Diagnosis Allowed Me To Stop Shaming Myself
Sometimes a diagnosis is a window into what *isn't* wrong with you.

Living With A Mental Illness Means I Won’t Always be Like This
Which is why I need you to accept me as I am right now.

The Worst Thing About Lyme Disease Is What It Does To Your Mind
Lyme disease doesn't just affect your body. It can also cause paranoia, anxiety, depression, and sudden flashes of inexplicable rage.