Mental health

Deliver Me From Nowhere: A Study of Mental Health Through Music

The biopic “Deliver Me From Nowhere” chronicles Bruce Springsteen’s struggles with depression while creating the album “Nebraska.” It explores themes of male friendship, creative drive, and the impact of his tumultuous relationship with his father. The film emphasizes the importance of belief and support in overcoming mental health challenges.

The Trauma Behind Joker Folie a Deux: Gary’s Testimony

Before we get started SPOILER ALERT! That’s out of the way. Also – I enjoyed the movie! This plants me in a clear miniority according to even the briefest of Google searches. Also, this is not a movie review. I am going to focus on a single aspect of the film, the courtroom testimony ofContinue reading “The Trauma Behind Joker Folie a Deux: Gary’s Testimony”

Balance in Sports and Life: Overcoming Overinvestment

Recent events have set my thoughts to sports. My youngest daughter recently finished her senior lacrosse season and we attended Athletic Award Night at her school. My across-the-hall teaching neighbor is shaking off the bitter taste of coming up just short in the semi-finals of the state baseball tournament. The Boston Celtics are in theContinue reading “Balance in Sports and Life: Overcoming Overinvestment”

As Winter becomes Spring: A Spotlight on Mental Health

March is heading into April, building the anticipation for longer, warmer days. As we look forward, however, winter continues to reach out from behind. Here in New England the early morning chill is still below freezing and the afternoon breeze makes us reach for sweatshirts, not shorts. According to the calendar winter is in theContinue reading “As Winter becomes Spring: A Spotlight on Mental Health”

Mental Health: An Ongoing Journey

A recent exchange with a younger colleague proved both hopeful and frustrating. He entered my room as I was explaining questioning techniques for an upcoming panel discussion my class will be hosting. I explained that adults with psychological disorders volunteered their time to discuss their journey of mental health and take questions form the class.Continue reading “Mental Health: An Ongoing Journey”