Almost a decade ago, I entered inpatient treatment for my depression. I knew it was necessary, but it was a frightening decision to make. Fortunately, a pleasant surprise greeted me in the institution. For once in my life, I was not a minority. As a gay man, I learned early on that I would always …

With half of the world’s population currently in lockdown or quarantine, there have been plenty of jokes made about both babies and divorce. We all assume that couples in close quarters are more likely to both have sex and fight. The problem is that these assumptions are likely correct. While a baby boom may not …

If you’re new to the remote lifestyle, you might be asking how to focus when working from home. CoVid 19 has millions of people eschewing the office for remote work. For some, this comes naturally. For others, especially those of us with anxiety, it may seem like a mountain to climb. The good news is …

There’s a common misconception that people with mental illnesses are more likely to be creative. We have this romantic notion of the depressed author who taps into humanity’s despair. Or a painter whose mental illness gives them access to an unusual way of seeing things. The truth, however, is that mental illness doesn’t make you …