Since the onset of the coronavirus shutdowns last March, depression rates in this country have soared by 300 percent. And that’s understandable, given all the economic, social, and [...]
Since the onset of the coronavirus shutdowns last March, depression rates in this country have soared by 300 percent. And that’s understandable, given all the economic, social, and [...]
For centuries, mental illnesses—like depression—were thought to be caused by moral failing, curses, or even demonic possession. And in some ways, these unusual theories make sense. Because if [...]
With the coronavirus pandemic continuing to loom over us, more people than ever have resorted to taking antidepressant drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). But, as I’ve [...]
The New York Times recently ran a tragic story on the difficulty millions of people are experiencing when it comes to “withdrawing” from antidepressant drugs. And no wonder people want to get off [...]
My daughter recently sang for us a rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Circle Game.” She learned it 20 years ago at a summer camp for creative arts on Lake Champlain, Vermont. She attended every [...]
The road to hell is paved with good intentions. That saying is especially true when it comes to mental health treatments. In 2017, most mental health professionals have abandoned simply talking [...]
The holidays can be a rough time of year. Especially if you’re susceptible to depression. So today, I thought I’d take a moment to share some suggestions about how to naturally keep your spirits [...]
Today, the politically correct crowd tries to recast what the founding fathers considered a constitutional right into a “public health problem.” Of course, I’m talking about their knee-jerk [...]
It’s one of the biggest big pharma scandals to date. Researchers recently found that a major drug company deliberately falsified data about its blockbuster antidepressant. According to a recent [...]
Today, modern psychiatrists like to talk about the semi-imaginary, chemical “imbalances” that cause mood disorders. They say they can correct the “imbalance” simply by adjusting the levels of [...]