Doctors being “paid to deprescribe” antidepressants isn’t the shocking new development RFK Jr. makes it sound like. Deprescribing has always been part of medical care. What’s new is the political spin — and the stigma it creates around antidepressants, doctors, and the people who rely on mental health medication.
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If you sit down to work and somehow end up 40 minutes deep in scrolling, you’re not broken—you’re human in a world engineered for interruption. This post breaks down the science of distraction (notifications, task-switching, and even your phone’s mere presence) and shows how a simple “friction” approach can help you get your focus back. You’ll learn how the Brick device (get 10% off!) works, why willpower isn’t the point, and a step-by-step plan you can copy today—even if you don’t buy anything.
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Shopping for someone with a mental illness can feel tricky—you want a gift that actually helps, not just more clutter. This guide walks you through 15 thoughtful, low-pressure mental health gifts that offer real comfort, reduce stress, and say, “I see you and I’m here,” during the holidays and all year.
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I’m never going to call bipolar pain a “gift.” Most days, I just want it to stop. But emotional and even physical pain aren’t always random torture—they’re often trying to tell us something. This piece digs into what your pain might be saying, how to listen, and how that can make living with it just a little easier.
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Does TMS cause headaches or migraines? Yes, sometimes. This first-person guide explains the pain, how to tell TMS headache from migraine, and the relief tactics—dose ramping, coil adjustments, and other techniques—that helped me keep going.
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World Mental Health Day, 2025: The U.S. is rolling back mental-health care. Parity is paused, 988 LGBTQ+ services were cut, and clinics face funding hits. Here’s exactly what changed and how it harms people with mental illness.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots promise instant, stigma-free mental-health support—but are they safe? This article reviews the latest clinical evidence, exposes privacy and ethical risks, and offers a practical 7-point checklist so you can vet any mental-health app before you pour your heart into it.
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May is more than a hashtag — it’s your chance to spark real change. Explore 14 concrete ideas — from bipolar self‑care hacks and crisis‑plan refreshers to ally moves that reshape policy — and learn how to turn Mental Health Awareness Month into year‑round momentum. Dive in and pick your first action today.
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When Survivor featured a powerful autism meltdown and recovery on national TV, it showed the world what true neurodivergent strength looks like. Here’s why Eva Erickson’s moment matters so deeply.
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