Mental Health Articles of Note

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Some articles of note in recent days:

1) NYTimes explores the new TV series that explores a suicide of a teen.  Many argue that this show is glorifying suicide.  Anybody watch it and want to share impressions, please send them along.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/01/well/family/for-families-of-teens-at-suicide-risk-13-reasons-triggers-concerns.html

2) USAToday on the loneliness epidemic.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/04/30/why-do-we-feel-so-lonely-mental-health/

3) This article by The Guardian is much less gloomy.  Speaks to how emotional intimacy is the foundation for fulfilling romantic relationships.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/apr/29/intimacy-sex-better-relationships

4)  Thought provoking piece in The Telegraph on the relationship between physical self-awareness and the ability to be more empathetic. 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2017/05/01/want-empathetic-listen-heart-beat-scientists-say/

5) The Guardian explores the relationship between modern work and mental health. (Thanks to Vanessa for sending this along) 

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/may/02/work-revolution-mentally-ill-tackle