Are The Kids All Right?
As many of us already know, there is a genetic component to mental disorders. In fact, recent research has shown markers on certain chromosomes that are associated with bipolar, schizophrenia and […]
Category Archives: mental health
Slowing Down
Over the past few weeks I’ve noticed bloggers are taking hiatuses or giving up blogging. Reasons for this include S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder), blogging burn-out, and depression to name a […]
You Can Tell It’s November
We’ve turned the clocks back, put the down comforter on the bed and my hands are cold, as they will be until April. These are the things in my house that signify it […]
Review: Prozac Baby–Diary of A Fetus by Gidi Koren
I gave birth to my son in September. According to the Centers for Disease Control and the nurses at Prentice Women’s Hospital in Chicago, I wasn’t alone. September is the […]
How To Tell If The Voice Inside Your Head Is Friend Or Foe
Usually, I know when Cruella–that hypercritical voice inside my head–is trying to sabotage me and my plans. Often, though, she disguises herself as the voice of reason, protecting me from […]
3 Little Things Make Mornings Mellower
There isn’t much that is more full of surprises than parenting. One minute, everything is running along smoothly; the next minute, you’re running to the school to pick up a […]
Going To The Dogs; Guest Post on Crazy Good Parent
The first week of October is National Walk Your Dog Week. I know! Who knew? I guiltily admit that I am among those who do not walk their dogs, though […]
Blood Test For Diagnosing Depression Developed at Northwestern University
A long time coming, but researchers at Northwestern University in Chicago have developed the first blood test that can be used to diagnose depression. This is such a massively important […]
Listening To Suicide: I’m All Talked Out
At first, I was shocked but I wasn’t the only person who couldn’t believe Robin Williams was dead. Then, I was sad. I wasn’t the only person who found him […]
Three Crazy Good Resources for Job Hunting
Even before having kids and before being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, finding a job was my least favorite thing in the world. I would rather eat liver than look […]
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