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In Praise of: Anti-Depressants

This is the first instalment of a little series I’ll be writing called ‘In Praise Of.’ The concept is pretty self-explanatory.

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Taking Care of Yourself When You’re Really Down

Sometimes, even brushing your teeth can seem like a task that’s completely out of reach. Depression can affect anyone, and people experiencing depression often don’t want to get out of bed. In those moments, the posts that tell you to exercise or see your friends to feel better are not all that helpful. If you’re struggling […]

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Seeing Mental Illness Everywhere?

The other day, one of my friends told me that I see mental health issues everywhere. It was said in the heat of an argument, and I think it was meant to sting a little, but I can’t help but think that it might be true.

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R U OK? Day

Today is R U OK? Day, a national day of action that encourages people to connect with each other. Suicide prevention is enormously complex, but R U OK? Day attempts to tackle the issue by urging people to initiate dialogue with those who are struggling with depression. Suicide victims often feel a lack of connection with […]

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