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November 24, 2013

The Come Out of the Dark Campaign: An Introduction

Glow-in-the-dark wristbands printed with the phrase COME OUT OF THE DARK—a rallying cry for people affected by depression.

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Published on November 24, 2013 05:07

September 14, 2013

A Personal Story of Depression Stigma: Then and Now

Look carefully; something is wrong with this picture.

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Published on September 14, 2013 20:45

August 19, 2013

Depression: The Caregiver's Predicament

When depression is discussed as a social problem, the focus is naturally on people who suffer its symptoms. The caregiver's predicament goes largely unnoticed. And that needs to change.

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Published on August 19, 2013 06:35

August 12, 2013

Let's Take Back Our National Conversation About Depression

A new YouTube channel will feature video posts about the stigma of depression and what you can do to change our national conversation.
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Published on August 12, 2013 08:22

August 5, 2013

Depression's Bumper Sticker Problem

A depression awareness campaign could improve life for millions of people... but several obstacles stand in the way.

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Published on August 05, 2013 07:34

July 25, 2013

We Need a Positive Symbol For Depression

It's high time for a positive symbol of depression.

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Published on July 25, 2013 09:02

July 20, 2013

Grief is the Flip Side of Love: How Animals Grieve

The best book to date on animal grief

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Published on July 20, 2013 06:40

May 14, 2013

Depression: Over-diagnosed?

Are Americans over-diagnosed and over-treated for depression as suggested by a new Johns Hopkins study? Let's dig a little deeper.

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Published on May 14, 2013 07:33

May 9, 2013

What Is It Like to Be Severely Depressed?

We have many fine literary accounts of depression. A good example is Styron's Darkness Visible, which I heartily recommend as nicely conveying depression's foreign awfulness. But, in my view, not half as well as this incredible blog called Hyperbole and a Half.

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Published on May 09, 2013 10:38