As I read about Britney’s hospitalization last week, her increasingly erratic and bizarre behavior, and her deteriorating mental and physical health, I react with the simultaneous disgust and sympathy that most people (who have a heart) do: “Get some sense, woman!” and “God, I feel for you, woman.” Because, even as I’m disheartened by her…

For today’s “How Do You Move Beyond Blue?” post, I have published a comprehensive update of some fascinating studies that will lead to more effective treatments for depression and other mood disorders. This valuable summary by Karen Swartz was printed in the Fall 2007 Issue of The Johns Hopkins Depression and Anxiety Bulletin. Dr. Swartz…

For those who want to stay up to date with new health studies, especially those regarding depression and anxiety, you may want to sign up to receive Johns Hopkins Health Alerts, which are free, mostly targeted to people over 50. (I feel like I’m 90, so I like to read them). For more information on…

I was going to wait to publish some of the letters, but, well, unlike Holly, I did not resolve to become more patient this year. Harnessing my chocolate addiction is challenging enough. So here is Exhibit A from our Self-Esteem Forum last Wednesday night. Larry and Joni have graciously given me permission to publish Larry’s…

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