Mental Health

Personal essays about mental health

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Binge Eating Was My First High

What lengths would I go to feed my hungry heart?

Oct 23 •

Kelly A. Varner

I’m a Surgeon Who Was Diagnosed with ADHD in My Thirties

My ADHD was hard for my family and friends to understand, but it’s one of life’s greatest gifts to me

Oct 2 •

Nimisha Kantharia

For 42 Years, I’ve Lived with Chronic Suicidal Ideation

As a crisis counselor, I’ve never told anyone. Until now.

May 1 •

Caren Gussoff Sumption

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