addiction – The Calculating Mind

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Which Mental Health Books Have You Read?

September 11, 2019November 13, 2022by Anja Burcak5 Comments

Which mental illness-related books have you read?

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13 Reasons Why

August 29, 2019August 29, 2019by Anja BurcakLeave a Comment

“13 Reasons Why” is one of the most talked-about shows within the mental health community. This season, we’re breaking down each episode to see how the show’s coverage of mental health issues has evolved. -The Mighty Recently, I had the opportunity to watch the latest season of 13 Reasons Why & write a few summaries/reviews. If [...]

addiction, alcoholism, Brain Illness, depression, mental health, self harm, suicide

Robin Williams: 5 Years Later

August 12, 2019by Anja BurcakLeave a Comment

"Make your life spectacular. I know I did."

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“Beautiful Boy” & Mental Illness

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019by Anja Burcak2 Comments

*I'm talking about the afterword of the book "Beautiful Boy" by David Sheff, so... yes, that would be a spoiler.* Odd enough, one of the things that will stick with me most from "Beautiful Boy" is a part of the story that isn't even mentioned until the afterword. Through years of addiction, [...]

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A Star Is Born: A Look into Addiction

October 8, 2018November 1, 2019by Anja Burcak2 Comments

Tell me something boy Aren't you tired tryin' to fill that void? Or do you need more Ain't it hard keepin' it so hardcore? I recently watched "A Star is Born." I did not expect his movie to have such a heavy mental health component, but it certainly showed how a main [...]

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Gaming Disorder: What is it?

June 20, 2018June 20, 2018by Anja BurcakLeave a Comment

Many people hear the term “gaming disorder” and instantly have strong reactions. Some find it ridiculous to label a fun hobby as a disorder. Others claim that gaming truly can be addictive and harmful. Parents may even instantly try to diagnosis their kids who seem to play Fortnite too much. To be clear, if you [...]

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