On Saturday I participated in my first convention panel on Mental Health in Speculative fiction at Continuum 14. Contintuum focuses on science fiction and fantasy and is a convention that unites artists, writers, readers and fans of the genre. … [Read more...]
Book Review: Back From The Brink
If you're depressed, sometimes it feels like you're the only one going through it. Reading books about other peoples' experiences with depression is a fantastic way to know you're not alone, and get some good tips on dealing with depression. Back From the Brink is a well written book devoted to real-life recovery stories, as well as rigorously analysing the bulk of treatment … [Read more...]
How The Bible Beats Depression
When we canvas our How I Beat Depression Facebook audience about what books help them the most with depression, the Bible comes up consistently. The wisdom of the Bible thoroughly pre-dates modern psychological concepts of treating and beating depression. The Bible's age is often cited by skeptics who struggle to believe that something so old could still retain relevance. … [Read more...]