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How My Three-Way Relationship Survived a Mental Health Crisis
When my husband, Alex, saw his life thrown into chaos by bipolar disorder, it left my boyfriend and me in the lurch. But together, the three of us have proved stronger than one crisis.
Depression Steals Your Soul and Then it Takes Your Friends
It's so easy to cut off friends who are persistently difficult, self-absorbed, nasty, and decidedly "other." Especially if they cut themselves off first.
Scenes from My Time in a Psychiatric Hospital
After a series of manic episodes, I was admitted to the Centre Hospitalier de Saint-Anne in Paris. That's where I met a nymphomaniac, a medium, and the reincarnation of Christ.
Should You Tell Your Boss About Your Mental Health Condition?
It can still be dangerous to disclose your condition at your job, so how can we change work culture to protect the mentally ill?
People Living With Depression Talk About the Moment They Realised Something Was Wrong
We're told to speak about our problems, but that overlooks the fact it's sometimes hard to realise there even is a problem.
Why I Write About My Mental Illness Online
Making eye contact is like being stabbed by a Phillips-head. I compulsively imagine eating my dog's shit. Do you ever feel the same? Let's talk about it.
How Medical Cannabis Changed My Life
Plenty of people still rubbish medical weed as an excuse for stoners to get high, so we asked some patients how exactly it makes them feel better.
I Struggle With Mental Illness and RUOK Day Makes My Skin Crawl
It's cute getting people to ask each other "are you OK?" but the more vocal I get about my depression, the less people want to ask about it.
Lack of Exercise Is a Serious Problem for the Severely Mentally Ill
A new study finds that people living with psychosis are often not getting enough physical activity, which may be contributing to a lower life expectancy.
How to Move to Another Country When You Have a Mental Illness
Emigrating is stressful enough when you're well, but it gets more complicated if you have mental health problems to contend with.
Me and Ben Cousins: Proof That Perth Is No Way to Treat the Mentally Ill
This is a photo of me and Ben. I was six, he was 17. Long before he crumpled into a form of failure Perth treats with particularly acerbic scorn.