The legendary scientist turned to highly experimental deep brain stimulation to treat his own alcoholism. He’d devoted his whole life to science, he joked. Why not his brain, too? The research he took part in is revolutionizing how we treat the world’s most stigmatized illnesses.
Tag Archives: depression
Why understanding the biology of our minds could cure autism and schizophrenia
Nobel laureate Dr. Eric Kandel says brain imaging shows talk therapy can change brain biology—and even fight depression
The tragic death of Kate Spade, the woman
Brands, alas, are all about appearance, and Spade’s cheery, upbeat brand concealed an order of depression we still don’t talk about
The sadness that can lurk beneath the holiday cheer
Opinion: There remains a reluctance to seek support for loneliness—and that can have real consequences
How universities are helping students with ‘invisible’ disabilities
Schools are racing to figure out how to use accommodations to handle the wave of students who are grappling with invisible disabilities
The science is in: God is the answer
Research shows kids raised with spirituality are happier and healthier in the vulnerable teen years. Why aren’t we all signing up?
Grounding pilots who suffer from depression won’t make flying safer
We need to convince pilots to come forward and seek treatment rather than hide their condition
Infographic: Canadians and antidepressants
How the country’s use of depression-fighting drugs compares to rates elsewhere
I dropped out of McGill because of depression
Advice from a woman who couldn’t find help on campus
Why it matters that Trudeau didn’t try pot until 18
Liberal leader makes an important distinction