What I wish I’d known when I started reporting on mental health
A year ago, I dove into mental health reporting and felt overwhelmed. The systems seemed convoluted — and that’s not just a feeling, it’s fact.
In a broken mental health system, a tiny jail cell becomes the institution of last resort
Even as many politicians push for more regional or local mental health services, many residents wind up waiting in jails for months in order to get any type of psychiatric care.
Acknowledging and Navigating Uncertainty
Q&A with Elizabeth Weingarten, author of How to Fall in Love with Questions: A New Way to Thrive in Times of Uncertainty.
Why the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health Matters
If you have five close friends, one of them is likely to experience a mental health disorder this year. Would that friend feel comfortable talking to you if they needed help? Would a family member? Your attitude toward mental health makes a difference.
Mental health experts: Heckling at Guardians game shows why people don't seek help
A Red Sox player was heckled in Cleveland about his struggles with mental health. Local experts say stigma and shame prevent people from seeking help.
Understanding Why Trauma Bonds Form and How to Break Them
Jail Doesn’t Treat Mental Illness. Patients Need Care, Not Prison.
I’m a doctor who treats dying patients. People with mental illness who get trapped in the criminal justice system are facing tragic consequences.