Suicide is a sad public health crisis, breaking families' and communities' lives. For those with serious psychiatric illnesses like treatment-resistant depression, suicidal thoughts become an inescapable and terrifying reality. While many are benefited by standard therapies, they don't work for others, something that has pushed...
With Lewy body diseases (LBDs), including Parkinson's disease and dementia with Lewy bodies, the world can be a scary and bewildering place. The most challenging symptom is perhaps seeing things that aren't there, or having complex visual hallucinations. These episodes cause significant distress for both...
This article answers the question: How do I rebuild my social life after losing my church community? Synopsis This essay explores perhaps the most painful part of leaving religion: losing your entire social support network. Drawing on psychology research and real-world advice, it explains why...
In a world that all too often feels divided, the concept of trust can feel like a fragile thread. To those with the hidden wounds of trauma or social anxiety, rebuilding that feeling of safety and belonging to others can feel like an insurmountable mountain....