Summer Reads of 2022

Summer Reads of 2022

Before starting the second year of graduate school in the Fall, I'd like to dive into some literature for fun! I'm keeping track of my summer reading here... Furiously Happy - Jenny LawsonConversations with Friends - Sally RooneyNormal People - Sally RooneyBaby Teeth - Zoje StageAnxious People - Fredrik BackmanEleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine - [...]

Which Mental Health Books Have You Read?

Which Mental Health Books Have You Read?

Which mental illness-related books have you read?

“Beautiful Boy” & Mental Illness

“Beautiful Boy” & Mental Illness

*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, [...]

5 Reasons to Buy RX: A Graphic Memoir

5 Reasons to Buy RX: A Graphic Memoir

    FUN, CREATIVE APPROACH: If you love Ellen Forney's Marbles: Mania, Depression Michelangelo, and Me: A Graphic Memoir, you will love this book! Both books are graphic memoirs in a similar cartoony style which makes it a fun and quick read. TRULY ENCOMPASSES THE COMPLEXITY OF ILLNESS: It is the portrayal of the mental [...]

“Brain on Fire” Film: A Look into the Fight for One’s Health

“Brain on Fire” Film: A Look into the Fight for One’s Health

  "Brain on Fire" is a film based on Susannah Cahalan's memoir "Brain on Fire."   *SPOILERS* This movie is worth watching. Please watch it or read the book before reading this post!   Issues the movie highlights: Patient issues not being taken seriously: For a significant portion of the movie, the doctors simply thought [...]