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more about #mentalhealth morninggloria: Here I thought that the best way to start a riot was to inform the public about rising health costs and how the insurance industry profits from their ... more » LaComtesse: In a cartoon world, sans misery (the mental illness that caused the incident, the annoyed employees, the financial fallout, the riot, etc) this story ... more » SarahMC: I feel so bad for the people working in that store. #fightclub more » bess marvin, girl detective: hilarious just envisioning all those people grabbing coats [jezebel.com] more » wtfox?!: Here is my public service for today. DO NOT READ THE COMMENTS. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. Also, from the article, it sounds like this woman has ... more » beatrice2000: What kind of people would just believe what a stranger says and expect to be entitled to free stuff? These are grown adults, and this story is disgust... more » LucyRed: As a Columbus resident, I'd just like to point out that this woman has a history of mental health issues, and according to her daughter, this is the m... more » I, Zombie Normal: I don't know what is more sad, this deluded woman in need of attention or the shoppers who rioted, stole merchandise and were calling everyone they kn... more » IndignationCoordinator: Thing is, the whole unfortunate kerfuffle started because Burlington Coat Factory shoppers are generally 8th graders who have just had their first tas... more » linnyt is a walking cliché: I'm a bad person, I already know that, but I kind of want to do the same thing. Except I'll go to Wal-Mart because I hate that place. I'd love to see ... more » DutchessOfDork: That was Coatally wrong. #fightclub more » Ultraprison!: Since depression and anxiety are genetic in my family, I'll just think of it as giving my future children a head start on their meds! more » clairedeloony: Oh, I'll gladly go off meds while pregnant, so long as someone throws money at me so I don't have to work. Because I won't be able to. Not only would ... more » aubreyrussell: They are talking about Ventricular Septal Defects (VSD), which range in severity. I was born with one that healed on its own when I was 8, but I had ... more » pesematology: I assume by "hole in the heart" you mean patent foramen ovale. If so, then technically all babies have a "hole in the heart" that "closes on its own" ... more » Flackette Goes Retro: I am all for talk therapy, but most insurance plans don't cover it - whereas pretty much all of them cover drugs. I have spent more than $500 on about... more » cellocurve: Wow -- I wish reports like this included the option of treating depression through acupuncture and other holistic therapies. Some of us respond to th... more » cate3710: "For those pregnant women who respond well to talk therapy, the choice seems clear." Except I'm pretty sure that's not covered by most insurance comp... more » Megan Brady: I can only speak for myself and my son's experience with Asperger's - and his treatment involves social skills therapy, therapy for anxiety, being a C... more » mashkitten: As much as I understand the diagnosis of Asperger's, I can't help but feel insulted by it. I took a questionnaire the one time and answered true to a ... more » -
#projectmayhem
Woman Causes Riot Over Lottery Hoax
A woman started a riot at an Ohio Burlington Coat Factory when she pulled up in a limo, announced that she'd just won the lottery, and told customers that all purchases were on her. None of it was true. [NYDailyNews] -
#depressiondecisions
New Recommendations For Depression During Pregnancy, But Few Answers
Two medical associations recently released a report advocating that decisions on depression treatment for pregnant women be made on a case-by-case basis. For many expectant moms, this isn't much help. More » -
#broadspectrum
Studies Show Autism More Common Than Previously Thought
Two studies show more American kids have autism spectrum disorders than previously thought, about one in a hundred. But critics caution that the study methodology may be flawed. More » -
#anoldjungbook
Does Carl Jung Still Matter?
The upcoming publication of Carl Jung's Red Book — a record of his fantasies and hallucinations during a sort of breakdown — has excited Jungians the world over. But is Jung still relevant today? More » -
#childsplay
European PSA Shows How Stress Affects Scary Baby Dolls
If you don't have any mental health issues know, you will after watching this PSA. Its message seems to be that stress causes child abuse causes doll abuse, all in an environment of creepy music and misery. [AdFreak] -
#crossingtheborder
Borderline Personality Disorder: Not Just For Women, No Longer Hopeless
Shari Roan of the LA Times says borderline personality disorder has long been seen as one of the most difficult mental illnesses to treat. But advances in therapy are improving that prognosis for sufferers — and busting some stereotypes. More » -
#exposed
"I’m Back In The Human Race": Elle Takes On New PTSD Therapy
In the past year, Elle's had a surprising number of pretty serious articles on mental health. This month, writer Louisa Kamps tackles a new therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder, in which sufferers mentally relive traumatic events. More » -
#psychologytoday
"Mad Pride," Mental Illness, And The Age Of Antidepressants
Yesterday ABC interviewed Joe Pantoliano about "Mad Pride," a movement whose members think of mental illnesses as gifts and, in some cases, reject traditional treatment. In this, they have something in common with today's antidepressant critics. More » -
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#prozacandpregnancy
Report: More Confusing Information For Depressed Moms
An American Psychiatric Association report says depressed pregnant women should consider therapy before drugs, because of risk to the fetus, but "the risk of the mother's untreated depression to the unborn child also should be taken into account." [WSJ] -
#noshitstudies
"It's Emotionally Draining To Live With A Constant Fear Of Losing A Job"
According to a poll, women in Clinton County, Ohio, where DHL has cut more than 5,000 jobs, reported that the economy has had a "negative impact" on their mental health. You don't say. [UPI] -
#talktoher
Read My Lips: The Importance Of Being (Gynecologically) Earnest
Today, Clare Allen writes in Guardian that she's never going to have another Pap smear done, cancer be damned, because she found her last one so traumatic. You see, she suffers from mental illness.
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#histeria
Freudian Slips: The History Of Male Hysteria
Why was hysteria mostly diagnosed in women? According to a new book, Hysterical Men: The Hidden History of Male Nervous Illness, it's because dudes having mental problems was considered totally gay. More » -
#reassessingaspergers
Asperger's Underdiagnosed In Girls, Says Expert
According to autism expert Dr. Judith Gould, Asperger's syndrome may be massively underdiagnosed in girls, perhaps because they hide their symptoms better. More » -
#frettingfries
Study: Sad Moms Dole Out Bad Food
A new study says "moms with many negative thoughts and feelings" tend to give their kids more fatty or sugary snacks. More » -
#familyties
Having A Sister Makes You Happier And More Well Adjusted
People who have sisters are happier, more optimistic, less stressed, and better at coping with life's problems, according to a new study on mental health. More » -
#mentalhealthmoment
Test Teens For Depression, Says Government Panel
A government panel recommends that all teenagers be screened yearly for depression. More » -
#suicidegirlsboys
"Mystery" Suicide Epidemic Seems Anything But Mysterious
In less than two years, 25 young people have committed suicide in one small Welsh community. A disturbing Vanity Fair story makes it pretty clear why. More » -
#britneyspears
Can Mentally Unstable Celebrities Make Us Sane?
Is it possible that watching Britney Spears shave her head, spill Snapple on herself and accidentally show the world her areola can be helpful to mankind? Yes. This is according to a new blog, Celebrity Psychings, whose founder, John M. Grohol explains:
