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Mental health issues don't discriminate but can be worse for people of color alicetx.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from alicetx.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Heather Loeb Guest columnist As a mental health advocate, my heart ached for gymnast Simone Biles after she withdrew from multiple Olympic events last week, where she could’ve easily racked up another gold medal. She must’ve been in a terrible head space to do that, and it has to be respected. I watched her warm-up before the team event, and you could tell she wasn’t mentally there. And for her, not being in tune with her body and emotions can be dangerous. I think it came as a shock to people how she matter-of-fact she was in reporting her flailing mental health and even more of a shock how she prioritized herself above the games. There IS more to life than gymnastics, even if it’s the Olympics. That’s how it should be. I’m so thankful for her taking a stand and bringing more awareness to how important mental health is. ....
Mental health matters: Having a bad day? Here's what could help. caller.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from caller.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Mental health: Let's talk about depression and help prevent suicides caller.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from caller.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Here s why talking openly about mental health issues can go a long way Heather Loeb View Comments I’ve struggled with mental illness for a long time, but it wasn’t until after having kids that it worsened and things got scary. My doctor and I butted heads about breastfeeding while on antidepressants. I stopped breastfeeding, only to be met with post-weaning depression, with which my psychiatrist was not experienced. I tried to find another psychiatrist, but my insurance only covered a couple in the area. So I stuck with him. What choice did I have? He prescribed different antidepressants, anti-psychotics and benzodiazepines, but it was pricey about $300 a month for just one of the medications. I spent a lot trying to find the right drug. Desperate, I abused my anxiety meds, because I felt nothing was going to work. ....