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Across the Pond: Minor Detours
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Across the Pond: Minor Detours

When I was in elementary school, I was no stranger to nightmares. Though many of them featured outlandish scenes of giant spiders, one particular nightmare haunted me with its unsettling realism.
For nearly fifteen years, this nightmare remained fictional—until this past weekend.

Stop Casually Using the Word Depression
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Stop Casually Using the Word Depression

This column contains descriptions of one person’s experience with depression and other mental health related struggles which some readers may find upsetting. If you or someone you know is in distress, SAMHSA’s National Hotline (1-800-662-HELP (4357) provides free, confidential treatment referral and information services for individuals and families facing mental health struggles.  The increased prevalence…