Posts by Madison
A Family’s Guide to Talking About Depression, Mental Health, and Suicide Prevention
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), almost one million people die by suicide each year. These people tend to struggle in silence, too afraid or ashamed to share their pain, leading to feelings of isolation and hopelessness, and eventually contemplate suicide as a way to escape their emotional turmoil. That’s why it’s important for…
Read MoreMental Health Awareness: Glossary of Mental Health and Wellness Terms, From Anxiety to TMS and Beyond
Words shape how we see our minds. When you understand mental health terms, big, scary labels turn into useful tools and vague worries can become clear next steps. A shared vocabulary helps you spot red flags earlier, ask sharper questions, and support friends with real empathy. It also makes appointments less confusing and self-advocacy more…
Read MoreHow SAINT® Can Help Severe Depression: A Case Study
I was ruminating terrible, ugly thoughts about myself. I felt the only way out was suicide because I couldn’t control it. I wasn’t hearing that people were loving me. All I could hear was negative chatter. It was everything, including ‘You’re ugly, you’re stupid. I don’t know why your husband married you. He’d be happy…
Read MoreTackling Depression: A New Treatment Offers Hope for Those Hardest to Treat
Contributed by Brandon Bentzley, M.D., Ph.D. Founder and Chief Scientific Officer, Magnus Medical Managing Depression: A New Depression Treatment Offering Hope for the Hardest to Treat The growing need for mental health services is “the next pandemic” according to the American Hospital Association. The COVID-19 pandemic had a pervasive impact on individuals’ mental health worldwide…
Read MoreA Moonshot for Inner Space
Contributed by Patrick J. Kennedy Patrick J. Kennedy writes about a watershed moment brought about by neuroscientists to gain ground against diseases of the brain.
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