One of the fun things we get to do is watch artists such as Mike Michel and Carnage the Executioner lay down some tasty funk in a tiny office. The song is Michel’s “Magic Trick,” which is off his forthcoming … Continue reading
Mike Michel and Carnage the Executioner Play ‘Magic Trick’ in a Tiny Office
Monthly Archives: January 2017The Think Piece Interview: Ellen Forney
Ellen Forney is a brilliant cartoonist. Her work appears in The Stranger in Seattle and many other publications and books. She’s also a sharp writer. And here’s one more thing: she’s hilarious. You can see all of this on display … Continue reading
Ranveer Singh on Mental Health Clarity: ‘There’s a Difference Between Being Sad and Being Depressed’
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh shared a wonderful social-media post about mental health and depression. In it he writes, “One out of every five Indians will suffer from depression in their lifetime. Even with all the progress we’ve made in these … Continue reading
Apps That May Help With Anxiety and Depression
A new study suggests that a free suite of mobile apps may provide relief from depression and anxiety symptoms, according to an article in Motto. The 13 mini-apps, collectively known as IntelliCare, were designed by Northwestern clinicians and based on … Continue reading
If There Are No Therapists In Your Area, Can a Lay Professional Do?
Deepali Vishwakarma is a lay counselor in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India — a well-trained community member who provides mental health treatment to people in India and to show that people with much less training than a psychiatrist or … Continue reading
Running Is My Antidepressant
Anne Roderique-Jones wrote a wonderful piece about running for mental health reasons for Self magazine. Here’s an excerpt. “In November, the New York Times reported on a few recently published studies that pooled together past research on exercise and depression. … Continue reading
Taking Anxiety Medication Can Be a Revolutionary Decision
So much to admire about this essay by Tracy Clayton for BuzzFeed. In it she describes her relationship with anxiety medications and how she’s slowly become comfortable with them. Here’s an excerpt: “If I had to describe what having anxiety … Continue reading