I've been kicking around the idea of writing something about mental health for almost a year now, but always found some excuse not to. "It's not the right time." "What I have to say is insignificant." And so on. All of those reasons may still ring true. Nevertheless, I find myself at a point where this post feels necessary. Plus, November is when advocates for mental health and suicide prevention make a push for awareness. (I appreciate that designated awareness days/weeks/months can feel manufactured and thus … [Read more...] about Science Corner: My Mental Health Story
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Science In Review — October 2013
I had a lot of time to think as I sat in the dark, waiting for the tow truck. I certainly wasn't clinically depressed, but I was feeling low, and in a mental state that allowed for focused reflection. It was my third coolant issue in as many months, and the most severe. While wondering when the tow truck would arrive and preparing myself for worst case scenarios (blown head gasket, seized engine, car shopping), I was wrestling with the whys and wherefores of my predicament. Three months ago, I got a call at work from … [Read more...] about Science In Review — October 2013