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Four things to think about as you seek mental health help
A friend who has spent decades navigating the system for himself and others offers some practical tips
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Steven Ladurantaye
Do you punish someone for a (potentially) violent suicide attempt?
You charge him with weapons offences – because he has a weapon ban and shotgun showdowns with the cops are suboptimal – and wait for a judge to do the…
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Steven Ladurantaye
Nobody believes in your depression, (probably) not even you
Depression is so unbelievable that people who suffer from it don’t believe in it, not really. It’s always something else.
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Should we leave Britney, or anyone mentally ill, alone to make their terrible decisions?
We nod in understanding when we hear about someone’s mental health condition. We recoil in disgust when someone shaves their head and goes on a…
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When surviving suicide is a kick in the (galvanized) nuts
An Ottawa man survived a suicide attempt. Then he was billed for the damage.
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Steven Ladurantaye
When alcoholism meets mental illness
Sure, let's talk about mental health. But let's make sure we add alcohol to the conversation (not by drinking it, though).
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The drugs are (mostly) good, online reviews are (always) bad
I've started a new drug that has a scary list of potential side effects, just like every drug ever. I made the mistake of Googling those side effects to…
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The enticing minefields of Insanity Porn
Memoirs paint vivid pictures of the complicated lives of the mentally ill, but do they make it harder to come to terms with your own story?
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Steven Ladurantaye
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