Embrace the space

The past two years have been collectively traumatizing—we continue to endure the unrelenting waves of a deadly global pandemic with all of its attendant isolation, upending of social ritual and…

In defense of sweatpants

Another year has come and gone. 2020 is dead; long live 2021. With a new year, many of you may be considering some New Year’s resolutions. Maybe you want to…

Art against anxiety

When I was in the seventh grade, I felt alone and different. I was constantly worried about my surroundings even when I was perfectly safe. I visited my doctor and…

Toxic productivity

Here we go, adding yet another hashmark to the number of days we’ve been isolating at home. I’m beginning to realize the accumulating anxiety I’ve felt since that first fateful…

Courtesy of John Rojas

Decriminalizing houselessness

City council approves hiring first responders for houseless individuals  The Portland City Council approved a new initiative to hire a team of first responders trained to work with houseless individuals…

Demonized disorders

Although embracing and understanding generalized depression and anxiety has become commonplace, mood and personality disorders such as bipolar, borderline personality and schizophrenia are still misunderstood and demonized. Mental illness encompasses…