Jonathan Rottenberg's Blog
September 16, 2014
Why We Can't Stop the Depression Epidemic
Comedian Robin Williams’s death in August rocketed depression into the headlines, and his suicide became a defining moment when the nation would finally reckon with depression.
But this reckoning never happened.
But this reckoning never happened.
June 25, 2014
Do We Have the Will to Stop the Depression Epidemic?
Sean Moylan’s death is a straw in the wind in the depression epidemic. His death is our problem. And it’s a very big one.
May 20, 2014
Depressed People Are Not Expendable
An alarming WHO report reveals that the depression epidemic is already at hand, with deadly results for our children. Why didn't it attract any major media coverage?
April 20, 2014
10 Troubling Facts About Antidepressants
10 troubling facts about antidepressants. These suggest that antidepressants can't be our primary response to the depression epidemic.
April 6, 2014
Fighting Depression Stigma: The Ends Justify the Memes
Memes are inventive, provocative, and attention-grabbing. Ironically, a profusion of angry, silly memes is likely to do more for our public conversation about depression than many rounds of sober sloganeering.
March 13, 2014
Why You Need to Light Up Your Life
We are not receiving light at the right time. This has unfortunate consequences for mood.
The Depression Epidemic: A Light Bulb Goes On
We are not receiving light at the right time. With unfortunate consequences for mood.
February 28, 2014
The Ten Best Books About Depression
I'm often asked to recommend books about depression. Here's my top 10 list. 
February 26, 2014
Why Is Depression So Tenacious?
The promise of an evolutionary approach to depression.
December 7, 2013
The Come Out of the Dark Campaign: The Next Phase
The next phase of the come out of the dark campaign to increase depression awareness and crush stigma. HOW YOU CAN HELP.
