Therapy didn't result in a singular epiphany that changed everything for me. There wasn't a light bulb moment when I…
VIDEO: “Spectacle of Mental Illness” Article, Animated!
Artist Chara Bui has created an animated version of the article, "Amanda Bynes, Robin Williams, and the Spectacle of Mental…
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Visibility Matters: Why Sharing Our Stories Will Change the World
Around this time last week, I was a procrastinating graduate student, managing a small blog, with a following of wonderful…
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Amanda Bynes, Robin Williams, and the Spectacle of Mental Illness
Internet, we need to have a talk. I’ve had a number of readers ask why I’ve neglected to write about…
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So You’re Bipolar: Advice for the Newly Diagnosed
Please note: This is a blog entry that talks about my personal experience, and what has worked best for me,…
Four Major Myths About Mental Illness: A Guide For Artists
As a writer, I've encountered a lot of myths about what it means to have a mental illness and be…
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From One Survivor to Another: An Open Letter to Suicide Survivors
In the wake of Robin Williams' tragic death, I have had to distance myself from social media. The conversations being…
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No, Depression is Not a Fucking Superpower
Trigger Warning: Depression, bipolar, suicide. Struggling with bipolar disorder throughout my life, I've heard a lot of misconceptions about bipolar…
Let's Queer Things Up! 