by Mary McNamara As I write this, it is Monday and I am sick, one of our toilets is clogged, and my husband is off to the […]
Tag: mental health
Want to be wealthy? Try therapy
by Tyler Cowen Economists are used to the idea that intervening in concrete ways — spending on development projects, for example, or on social services — can […]
What to say to grieving parents this holiday season
by Molly O’Shea “How many kids do you have?” Even five years later, that seemingly simple question stirs a panic inside me and brings tears to my […]
Bring back locked mental facilities
This month marks the 60th anniversary of one of the most dreadful pieces of legislation in American history. It was the Community Mental Health Act, signed by […]
What does it take to keep regular bodies on Paris runways?
by Robin Abcarian Three of my favorite things came together as I read Erin Zhurkin’s debut novel, “Plus-Size in Paris.” First, having lived in Pau, in the […]
WVU hosts immersive exhibit to raise mental health awareness
Suicide is something that worsens in the dark. To help bring light to a subject many try to avoid, WVU’s Carruth Center teamed up with Active Minds […]
Surgeon general takes aim at toll from loneliness
The “nation’s doctor” is on a campaign to combat what he calls an epidemic of loneliness and isolation taking its toll on roughly half the people in […]
As mental health worsens among college students, schools and instructors must adapt
The new job requirement that takes up much time in higher education has little to do with grading papers or crafting lectures. It’s trying to keep our […]
Guest essay: Gardening access must be addressed in Mon County and all of West Virginia
by Shannon McNicholas Summer is a time when everything is blooming and growing. It is a time to be around friends and enjoy the outdoors. For me, […]
What Gen Z teens like me are getting wrong about mental health
by Zach Gottlieb I grew up with a mom who’s a therapist, which meant that feelings moved through the air in our home like oxygen. It’s not […]
