Deaths of Despair: What Are They And Why Do They Matter?

Deaths of despair are, by definition, middle-aged adults who have died from suicide or drug and alcohol poisoning.
The Threats to Mothers’ Mental Health

A new study points to a significant and troubling trend in women’s mental health.
Women With Perinatal Depression Could Soon Face a Big Hurdle

Antidepressant meds for women may be getting a new warning label.
The Medical Profession and Suicide

Suicide remains a taboo subject for doctors and nurses. This needs to change.
How Lonely Are We and Why Does It Matter?

I spent a recent Saturday evening with family and neighbors playing a game called Balderdash. It was a lot of fun and the game was too. I say that because the game was secondary to spending quality time with people I love. Neighbors I had not spent more than five minutes talking to were there—people […]