The Who, What and Why of Depressive Disorders
The Who, What and Why of Depressive Disorders Part 1
"Depression can seem worse than terminal cancer, because most cancer patients feel loved and they have hope and self-esteem." - David Burns Have you ever wondered why some people are always sad or grumpy? What makes certain people ...
The Who, What and Why of Depressive Disorders Part 2
“Some people grumble that roses have thorns; I am grateful that thorns have roses.” - Alphose Karr What Causes Depression? There are many contributing factors to the development of depression. We all have various features that raise our ...
The Who, What and Why of Depressive Disorders Part 3
"We can not change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand" - Randy Pausch Ok, so I understand that depressive disorders are common and that there are many factors that contribute to its development ...
Personal Stories and Opinion
Artwork: What’s Planted With Tears Will be Harvested With Joy
The following painting was selected as one of the winners of this year’s Refuat Hanefesh Creative Expression Contest. Age group: ...
Poem: Trapped
Barely Breathing: suffocationA silent stone in jailThey won't put me on probationI am lying here alone I didn't pick prisonI'm ...
How I Work Through Self-Harm Urges
Editor's Note: This blog post is sponsored by Tanya Kakon in memory of Shlomo Ben Liora. May his neshama have ...
Happy Birthday To Me
I just recently turned 22. A birthday is always a good time to stop and reflect on the previous year ...
How I Made The Best of My Time in Social Isolation
The last few weeks have been bizarre and worrisome for all of us. As COVID-19 cases increase, shuls have been ...
To Cover or Not to Cover Self-Harm Scars?
Every morning when I get dressed (especially in the summer), I have a battle in my head, pondering this dilemma: ...
