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'You Don't Look Anorexic'
The New York Times By Kate Siber Oct. 18, 2022 New research shows that assumptions about eating disorders are often wrong - and that many larger-bodied people are starving themselves. Sharon Maxwell spent much of her life trying to make herself small. Her family put her on her first diet when she was 10. Early... read more
How to vet mental health advice on TikTok and Instagram
The Washington Post By Tatum Hunter October 3, 2022 Not all tips on social media are helpful. Here’s how to consume mental health content in a safe way. Mental health tips on social media are a mixed bag. Your favorite online creator might give valid advice on managing anxiety symptoms or drawing boundaries with family... read more
The Washington Post By Teddy Amenabar October 11, 2022 Erratic behavior by the singer formerly known as Kanye West has spurred widespread discussion on social media about the condition The rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has a history of commenting on mental illness through his art. On a 2018 album cover, West included... read more
How to know if it’s depression or just ‘normal’ sadness
The Washington Post By Richard A. Friedman October 10, 2022 Unlike everyday sadness, clinical depression is a potentially serious and highly treatable illness A patient of mine in his mid-40s, a successful business executive, had lost his “mojo” and characteristic sense of self-confidence. He had trouble falling asleep and awoke early in the morning around... read more
I overachieved to mask my ADHD. It’s common for women.
The Washington Post By Anika Orrock September 25, 2022 Growing up, my undiagnosed ADHD symptoms made me feel like something inside was broken or disconnected. A diagnosis in my early 20s, along with the right medication to manage symptoms, improved my life significantly — so much so that I carried on believing I had finally... read more
The Los Angeles Times By Devika Bhushan Aug. 26, 2022 In 2011 I was a third-year medical student at Harvard Medical School. I was on my psychiatry rotation — and I had a secret. My attending doctors remarked on how well I supported our patients. I was grateful but felt as though my familiarity with... read more
How Can I Tell if I’m Depressed or Burned Out?
The New York Times By Dani Blum Aug. 23, 2022 Clinicians and researchers offer advice on how to tell the difference, and what to do about both. Q: I’m tired all the time and feel unproductive at work. How do I know if I’m depressed or burned out? The exhaustion, when it hits, is all-consuming.... read more
How Heat Waves Take a Toll on Mental Health
The New York Times By Hannah Seo Aug. 19, 2022 Extreme heat can influence mood and raise the likelihood of a more serious mental health issue. Here’s what to know. Tens of millions of people across the United States have been enduring heat wave after heat wave this summer, in what feels like an unrelenting succession of... read more
The Washington Post By Caroline O'Donovan August 19, 2022 ‘Amazon Care’ was treating patients long before the company bought One Medical, but its fast and frugal approach has proven a tough fit for some health professionals Fielding calls one day in 2019, a nurse for Amazon Care, the company’s then-new telehealth service for employees, found... read more
Before Heading to College, Make a Mental Health Checklist
The New York Times By Christina Caron July 8, 2022 Students should not wait until they are on campus to begin thinking about how to protect their emotional well-being, experts say. As fall approaches, new students will arrive on college campuses toting all kinds of things: luggage and school supplies, mini fridges and sports equipment.... read more