Is Midlife Depression the New Epidemic?

Is Midlife Depression the New Epidemic?

In my family, mental illness was not something we talked about. We glazed over our emotional slumps with hopeful phrases like “Everything will be OK,” or “That’s life,” and no one ever dared to utter words like “anxiety” or “depression.” But those feelings seeped out...
How to Get Unstuck in Midlife

How to Get Unstuck in Midlife

Oh, the irony. As I’m sitting here trying to write this story, I’m coming up short. I can’t pull up a single anecdote or reflection. I feel tired, overwhelmed, unsure of my next move. I’m, well, stuck. Call it writer’s block, start-up burnout, or pre-holiday...