Gardening in the Time of COVID
Gardening is a great combination of therapy and tactile results, especially when you get to eat the garden’s bounty.
mental health
Finding the Words
Lately I’ve been having problems writing, and it’s all related to how my brain is working – or not.
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) and Mental Health
Last month, the federal government tabled their report on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). They had worked to incorporate some changes to the original document … Read more
Cognitive Load in Mental Health
A few years ago I wrote about the “spoonie” hypothesis. Basically it defines individual spoons as units of energy, and notes that each person is … Read more
On Not Being Normal
When I started this new web site, I personally resolved not to talk as much about mental health issues and to focus more on science … Read more
This Week’s Readings
This week I read two extremely different books. Both gave me something to think about in terms of privilege and writing. This week I read … Read more
“I am not well” redux
Lately I’ve been struggling with coming down from a bipolar high and dealing with all that comes along with that. I don’t even need to … Read more
Post-marathon blues
What to do once you’ve reached a major goal? Make a new one.
On Writing
Writing is important for my mental health, but my mental illness means I’m unable to take it on as a career.
The perils of writing about mental health
Writing about mental health can have both negative *and* positive impacts.
