Many people look for means of escape from the tediousness of daily life. But for those suffering from a mental illness, escape can be nearly impossible. Recent medical and pharmaceutical advancements have made their lives easier—have brought them up to baseline, to...
In April, the World Health Organization called us to gather to talk about a topic that sorely needs to be addressed: depression. It’s pervasive and real, and it impacts more people than we might realize. Depression is the most common form of mental illness, affecting...
How the recent mental health services bill could impact you and your family. In July, the House of Representatives passed legislation on mental health services—a move that’s being hailed as “the first effort by lawmakers to specifically tackle federal policies on...
Do you know someone in need of help dealing with a mental illness?