Depression, Graduate Students, and Why I Write
Dr. Hsien-Hsien Lei of Genetics and Health interviewed me for her weekly column Genetics Interview and the interview has been published on her blog. I answered questions about depression and graduate students (question 4) and patient empowerment (question 5) as well as my early start on the web. If you’re curious about how I got started on the web, the different projects I’m involved in, and why I have been so open about my experiences with depression, please check out Dr. Lei’s column.
(P.S. don’t forget to Submit Your Article Now for the First Edition of my new Depression and Bipolar Disorder Blog Carnival!)
Carnival of Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Mental Health Journeys
I will be hosting every-other-weekly edition of a new blog carnival, Carnival of Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Mental Health Journeys. Do you have depression, bipolar disorder, or mental health-related information or inspiration that you want to share? Maybe you write a blog about mental health, depression, or bipolar disorder and you want to share an entry about your experiences. This is a carnival for Information and Inspiration about Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Mental Health. Submit Your Article Now!
Submission Deadline is 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month.
Review: A Deeper Shade of Blue
Dr. Ruta Nonacs’ A Deeper Shade of Blue
The theme that recurred almost constantly was Dr. Nonacs’ reminder that Depression is Not Normal and should be treated. I cannot overemphasize how important this message is, because we tend to minimize or trivialize depression, and as a result, do not seek treatment for a very treatable illness. This is a great tragedy and has consequences beyond individual suffering. When a mother is depressed, it affects how she cares for her child and interacts with her child, and in many ways, creates challenges for her child that may even lead to the child developing behavioral problems and depression. Dr. Nonacs was quick to point out that children are resilient, and that a mother suffering from depression does not automatically mean a life sentence of suffering for her child. Read more