Struck By Living

Suicide

Can I Help Someone Who is Suicidal?

Julie K. Hersh on September 23, 2018

How can one create barriers to prevent suicide?

How can one create barriers to prevent suicide?

Stress

Being Alone: When Does It Help Versus Hurt?

Julie K. Hersh on August 31, 2018

Can you get depressed by too much good stuff?

Can you get depressed by too much good stuff?

Humor

Gym Pick Ups and ECT: 2 topics from 1 Episode of The Doctors

Julie K. Hersh on March 23, 2018

"The Doctors" taught me that sometimes great information can be wrapped in a package I'd normally discard.

"The Doctors" taught me that sometimes great information can be wrapped in a package I'd normally discard.

Friends

“Shots Fired” Cry Havoc’s take on Dallas Shootings of 7/7/16

Julie K. Hersh on July 10, 2017

Two thought-provoking plays in Dallas, Texas address the anger and pain associated with race in the United States.

Two thought-provoking plays in Dallas, Texas address the anger and pain associated with race in the United States.

Health

The Tipping Point Toward Mental Health

Julie K. Hersh on April 6, 2017

Dr. Madhukar Trivedi and Dr. Vikram Patel suggest a change in mental health care to promote early detection and better treatment and ensure longer-term wellness.

Dr. Madhukar Trivedi and Dr. Vikram Patel suggest a change in mental health care to promote early detection and better treatment and ensure longer-term wellness.

Depression

Can Empathy Heal?

Julie K. Hersh on March 4, 2017

With one out of four people managing depression, chances are the person next to you can empathize and offer help.

With one out of four people managing depression, chances are the person next to you can empathize and offer help.

Gratitude

The Miracle of Gratitude

Julie K. Hersh on December 15, 2016

Can a chance meeting with another person influence our attitude?

Can a chance meeting with another person influence our attitude?

Gratitude

Finding Gratitude in Mistakes

Julie K. Hersh on December 3, 2016

Are you having trouble coping with the holiday family get togethers? This might help.

Are you having trouble coping with the holiday family get togethers? This might help.

Media

My Soul Needs More Than a Sound Bite

Julie K. Hersh on August 3, 2016

A walk in the woods provides a welcome alternative to the news.

A walk in the woods provides a welcome alternative to the news.

Health

What’s Your Mental Health Resilience Playlist?

Julie K. Hersh on May 10, 2016

Has anyone measured the impact of playfulness on mental health? Be a kid, make your playlist and dare to sing and dance out loud. How do you measure the power of the human spirit?

Has anyone measured the impact of playfulness on mental health? Be a kid, make your playlist and dare to sing and dance out loud. How do you measure the power of the human spirit?

Parenting

Parenting a Parent Toward Life’s End

Julie K. Hersh on April 27, 2016

How do you manage end of life care for your parent? There is no handbook but here is one story.

How do you manage end of life care for your parent? There is no handbook but here is one story.

Depression

Walking the Walk of Mental Illness

Julie K. Hersh on March 3, 2016

How can one rebuild after a relapse of depression and the loss of a friend?

How can one rebuild after a relapse of depression and the loss of a friend?

Suicide

Untreated Mental Illness Leaves Two Dead, One Life Shattered

Julie K. Hersh on November 2, 2015

Be bold. Be compassionate.

Be bold. Be compassionate.

Depression

Detection and Management of Depression and Bipolar Disease

Julie K. Hersh on October 1, 2015

On September 1, 2015, the Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care at UT Southwestern under the direction of Dr. Madhukar Trivedi was officially launched. Dr. Trivedi, an internationally recognized expert in depression and mood disorders, received the 2015 American Psychiatric Association Award for Research, the Association’s most significant award for research.

On September 1, 2015, the Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care at UT Southwestern under the direction of Dr. Madhukar Trivedi was officially launched. Dr. Trivedi, an internationally recognized expert in depression and mood disorders, received the 2015 American Psychiatric Association Award for Research, the Association’s most significant award for research.

Depression

Trade-in Transition: Mom Looks at a New Role as Kids Depart

Julie K. Hersh on August 31, 2015

Hersh finds closure of a part of her life by letting go of an old car.

Hersh finds closure of a part of her life by letting go of an old car.

Marriage

Predicting Who We Will Be

Julie K. Hersh on July 20, 2015

After 25 years of marriage, I return to the Great Barrier Reef with my 19 year-old daughter to reflect back to who I thought I'd be.

After 25 years of marriage, I return to the Great Barrier Reef with my 19 year-old daughter to reflect back to who I thought I'd be.

Neuroscience

Fixing the Neural Circuit to Combat Mental Illness

Julie K. Hersh on June 29, 2015

A trip to Stanford gives a look into the work of Dr. Amit Etkin and Stanford's NeuroCircuit Group.

A trip to Stanford gives a look into the work of Dr. Amit Etkin and Stanford's NeuroCircuit Group.

Health

Can Too Many Good Things Lead to Squirrely Mental Health?

Julie K. Hersh on May 29, 2015

Managing the good things in life as well as the tragedies can impact mental health.

Managing the good things in life as well as the tragedies can impact mental health.

Suicide

The Shocking Truth About ECT

Julie K. Hersh on April 24, 2015

The rampant misinformation about this procedure compels me to offer my story as evidence of what ECT can do.

The rampant misinformation about this procedure compels me to offer my story as evidence of what ECT can do.

Suicide

One Pilot’s Suicide Prompts a Call for Common Sense

Julie K. Hersh on March 29, 2015

The Germanwings crash causes a new look at regulations for pilots. Do current FAA regulations cause pilots to hide depression and bipolar disease, resulting in more severe illness?

The Germanwings crash causes a new look at regulations for pilots. Do current FAA regulations cause pilots to hide depression and bipolar disease, resulting in more severe illness?