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Tag Archives: Depression
Interiors by Woody Allen
Woody Allen paints a beautiful portrait of a dysfunctional family's struggle to create a life of meaning in the face of death
Woody Allen has always included themes of death and dying in his work, but Interiors (1978) is his first take on the subject without the ability to take relief in the comedy genre. That’s not to say classics like Annie … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Annie Hall, Death, Depression, Interiors, Interiors Woody Allen, Woody Allen, Woody Allen Death
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Tune In: Could Psychedelics ‘Break Down’ Depression?
Doctors at London's Imperial College are exploring the potential of LSD and other psychedelics to heal depression and potentially save lives
In the wake of the 1960s, the US government cracked down on its message to the public regarding the use of psychedelics. They hoped to create an image of it as a damaging, dangerous drug. On one hand, their concerns … Continue reading
Robin Williams Committed Suicide: In the Past, Would He Have Died In An Insane Asylum?
Perhaps we need to reconsider our approach to depression
It’s hard for me to not write about suicide today. Robin Williams just committed suicide, grabbing our national attention, but for me it hits closer to home. You see my whole life, I’ve happily surrounded myself with creative types and … Continue reading
LSD Research Makes Biggest Headway in 40 Years
Clinical trials reveal therapeutic effects of psychedelics on those nearing death
Timothy Leary may be dead, but research into the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics is thriving once again. Specifically, recent studies have explored the potential for LSD to ease anxiety and depression for those overcoming addiction, or nearing death. In the early … Continue reading
Aokigahara and Suicide in Japan
A look at Japan's "Suicide Forest" and the effects of isolated depression
The Japanese mindset regarding suicide differs greatly from the outlook held by much of the rest of the world. The predominant belief in Japan holds that suicide can actually be a means of taking responsibility for an adverse life situation — a … Continue reading
”Amour” by Michael Haneke
A couple’s love is tested in anticipation of death in Michael Haneke’s latest film.
Austrian director Michael Haneke’s Oscar winning film is not easy, nor pleasurable to watch. Because one can’t just watch Amour—they have to experience it, and become invested in its characters to a degree that is rare in the movies today. … Continue reading
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Tagged Amour, Austria, Caregiving, Death, Depression, Emmanuelle Riva, France, French Cinema, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Lending Insight, Loss of a Loved One, Love, Michael Heneke, Old age, oscars, Stroke
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