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My Fear of Vomit: The Nightmare of Living with Emetophobia
The one thought that completely invades my brain when I'm awake (and even, at times, in my sleep) is: "Will I vomit today?"
When Is Britain Going to Stop Marginalizing Black and Minority Mental Health Patients?
The UK government has all but abandoned the vital issue of race in mental health treatment—a frightening reality when you consider that the number of people from minority groups being admitted for crisis care vastly outweigh any other.
Female Hormones Can Make a Bloody Mess of Your Mental Health
It's time people took the mental repercussions of periods seriously.
How Do You Help Someone You Love Who Is Depressed?
One in five of us will experience depression in our lifetime. Here are some tips on how to help someone who is unwell.
Why the Words We Use to Talk About Mental Health Are Important
The stigmatizing of mental illness continues to discourage people from seeking help or speaking openly about their experiences.
This Is What It's Like to Be Committed to a British Mental Ward
We spoke to people who have experienced both voluntary and involuntary sectioning under the 1983 Mental Health Act.
Why I'll Never Stop Taking Prozac
I've tried to come off Prozac in the past but felt awful when I did. Does that make me an addict? I've given up worrying—as a depressive, life is livable on them. That's all that matters.
The 'Hidden' Illness of Post-Natal Depression
Over 250,000 new mothers experience perinatal mental illness each year in Britain. So why did I find it so hard to get help?
You Have No Idea What the Term 'Depressed' Really Means Until It Devours You
"Depression" was a just a word to me before, like "sandals" or "matinée." Now, I get a pang in my chest whenever I hear it.
Does Having Casual Sex Make You Depressed?
There's little concrete evidence to suggest there is any relationship between depression and hook-ups, but that doesn't stop foreboding headlines and biased studies from trying to tell us otherwise.
Where Did My OCD Come From?
There's always been a big part of me that wanted to believe OCD is genetic, that my mom's DNA, rather than her behavior, gave me OCD. But I've realized that pointing the finger isn't that important when you want to get well.
What Are Recreational Drugs Doing to Our Mental Health?
Millions of us take drugs. But for those who aren't feeling great about themselves, the need for escapism can be stronger. Unfortunately, this chemical sanctuary can worsen people's mental health.