I was feeling gloomy the day I began writing this post. It was overcast and rainy, which often makes me … More
Author: Lorie Staffan
I'm a retired nurse, former adult education instructor, and long-time observer of human behavior and society. With my web sites, I hope to educate people and stimulate discussion on mental health, society, politics, nature, and other topics.
ANOTHER WAY TO LOOK AT DEPRESSION: A COMIC STRIP!
I discovered a website today called Depression Comix which, oddly enough, features a comic strip about depression. It’s an insightful … More
BLACK MILLENNIALS FIGHTING THE STIGMA OF MENTAL ILLNESS
I just read a great article in The Huffington Post about three young black people who are using the Internet … More
LIFE’S SIMPLE LITTLE PLEASURES
One thing that helps me when I’m depressed is to remember life’s simple little pleasures. These can be very little … More
MENTAL ILLNESS IN RURAL AMERICA
People with mental illnesses live everywhere, but there are particular challenges to living with a mental illness in a rural … More
VACATIONS AND MENTAL ILLNESS
Summer is upon us, and summer means it’s time for vacations. Vacations offer time to recharge from the stresses of … More
NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH MONTH
May is National Mental Health Month, which exists to help shine a light on mental health issues. In that spirit, … More
ARE YOU A HIGHLY SENSITIVE PERSON (HSP)?
Everybody’s sensitive about some things. Maybe you’re a little touchy if a friend jokes about an embarrassing incident from your … More
THE DEPRESSIVE DIVA SINGS SONGS OF LOVE: MY ANTIDEPRESSANT PLAYLIST
Music can have a significant effect on people’s moods, including yours truly. Sad songs can make me cry. They tap … More
MARIA BAMFORD: COMEDY AND MENTAL ILLNESS
A week or two ago, I was feeling kind of down. It was the kind of down where I was … More
THE DEPRESSIVE DIVA 