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Mental Health Archives

Please note that these articles are not intended to provide treatment options for those who may suffer from clinical depression or other forms of mental illness.

Why I Didn’t Attempt Suicide

by Brad Warner| June 15, 2018

Why I Didn’t Attempt Suicide

Zen teacher Brad Warner on the time he considered suicide—and the different kind of death he chose.

Thank You, Michael

by Carina Stone| October 2, 2017

Thank You, Michael

Carina Stone on the tragic death of her husband, the Buddhist teacher Michael Stone, the challenges he faced, and the gifts he gave.

You’re Basically Good — The Benefits of Contemplative Psychotherapy

by Karen Kissel Wegela| April 23, 2017

You’re Basically Good — The Benefits of Contemplative Psychotherapy

Karen Kissel Wegela on therapy that starts with your basic sanity, not your neuroses.

Waking Up Bipolar

by Chris Cole| June 8, 2016

Waking Up Bipolar
Chris Cole.Chris Coles' photo from the cover of his memoir, "The Body of Chris."

Many years after his first psychotic break, Chris Cole learned that recovery meant understanding his bipolar disorder through both medicine and spiritually.

Over and Over Again

by Matt Bieber| March 26, 2015

Over and Over Again
OCD habit Shambhala Sun Buddhism Mental IllnessIllustrations by Sydney Smith.

According to Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, to be enlightened is to be free of obsessions. Given that I have obsessive-compulsive disorder, I usually feel very far from that ideal.

Is Western Psychology Redefining Buddhism?

by Lion's Roar Staff| May 13, 2014

Is Western Psychology Redefining Buddhism?

Jack Kornfield, Judy Lief, and Bodhin Kjolhede examine the influence of Western psychology on Buddhism. Introduction by Ajahn Amaro.

Off the Bridge and Onto the Cushion

by Brandon Dean Lamson| May 13, 2014

Off the Bridge and Onto the Cushion
Illustration by Kim Scafuro

Brandon Dean Lamson recalls how he turned away from his decision to commit suicide, and went to go sit zazen instead.

I Did Not Lose My Mind

by Meg Hutchinson| May 1, 2014

I Did Not Lose My Mind

It took an illness of the brain for Meg Hutchinson to discover the inherent sanity of her own mind. Her breakdown was actually a breakthrough.

Every Day a Reprieve

by Josh Korda| March 7, 2013

Every Day a Reprieve

Josh Korda knows he is not cured—and he never will be—but through honesty and diligence he enjoys a daily reprieve from depression and addiction.

My Practice Without Meds

by Kiera Van Gelder| February 11, 2012

My Practice Without Meds

After years of treating her depression with medication and therapy, Kiera Van Gelder turned to Buddhist practice to heal.

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