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Meet the British Men Using Comedy to Challenge the Stigmas Surrounding Mental Health
We talked to the new wave of comedians and performance artists who are tackling issues like depression, anxiety, and the challenges that men face talking about those disorders in the public arena.
I Traveled to India to Try an Ancient Detox and Found Enlightenment with a ‘Shart Chart’
I hated myself for blindly filling prescriptions and taking the advice provided by the "rehabilitation team" surrounding me in Canada. I needed a change.
Why I'll Never Stop Taking Prozac
I've tried to come off Prozac in the past but felt awful when I did. Does that make me an addict? I've given up worrying—as a depressive, life is livable on them. That's all that matters.
This Is How It Feels to Live with Severe Anxiety
My anxiety disorder can make me feel like I'm trapped in a cyclone of negative thoughts and fear. But thanks to the right treatments and techniques, I've discovered how to live my life.
Inside Britain's Mental Health Crisis
A national bed shortage means people are being shunted all over the country for hospital care. Kids are waiting more than two years for treatment and being admitted to adult psychiatric wards. What's happening?
When It Came to My Depression, Medicine Was More Effective Than Mindfulness
From my experience of doing both, using your mind to rid yourself of depression just leaves a void where all your feelings should be.
I Used Ketamine to Treat My Depression
"After my first treatment, I felt good for a week. Not the kind of bipolar 'good' where I'd be manic. I felt normal for the first time in a long time."
Could Depression Actually Be Nothing More Than an Allergic Reaction?
New research suggests that depression may be a reaction to inflammation within the body. But will shifting the blame from the head to the body affect the stigma that still exists?
Eating McDonald's in the Rain in Amsterdam
Megg, a witch, and Mogg, her cat boyfriend, are still in Amsterdam. They are having a terrible, awful, no-good time. There are just too many jocks.
Could This New Drug Help to Alleviate Your Depression?
Vortioxetine, a newly available drug in the United States, has show benefits for depression suffers. Most notably, it's helping improve their memory.
Scientists Are Trying to Make Fear Extinct
Scientists are racing to discover what facilitates a process called fear extinction, which could be crucial in fighting PTSD. Some are looking to new kinds of antidepressents, others to marijuana.