In the wake of a mass shooting, many people reach the same conclusion: The perpetrator must have been mentally ill. While the idea that mental illness causes gun violence pervades news reports and everyday conversations, it has no basis in reality. Continue reading

What comes to mind when you think of sweet sixteen? Pool parties, backyard barbecues, bowling, movies, sleepovers, these are some of the common ways to celebrate. A coming of age party, a step closer to adulthood, a rite of passage, and now, for some, a tragedy all too familiar. Continue reading

Our hearts are with those affected by the tragedy at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California. While we mourn as a nation at another senseless mass shooting, it is important to remember and be considerate of how we discuss these tragedies. Continue reading

Often described as a menacing marriage of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder strikes many people as a particularly grim diagnosis. By Amy Matton Continue reading

Musician-actress Lady Gaga has been in the public eye for over a decade and has used her visibility to bring awareness to something that is often invisible: mental illness. By Bridget Burnham Continue reading

How do artists, writers and musicians manage mental health? By Giovanni Navarro Continue reading

In the world of tennis, Serena Williams rules the court, but last year she wrote a letter to her mother that scored big points for body positivity and mental wellness too. By Sabrina Termini Continue reading

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