Terri Cheney

Personal Perspective: The negative bias that accompanies depression can be addressed. Key points A bias toward negativity is a clinical marker of depression. This may result in increased complaining, which can impede social functioning. Conscious positivity can help balance out unwanted negativity bias. Woman looking out the window I’ve battled severe depression for as long as I can remember, all the way back to the allegedly sunny days of my childhood. Thanks to meds and therapy and...

A Personal Perspective: Stereotypes about mentally ill people still prevail. Many of us have expectations about how a mentally ill person...

Personal Perspective: Proper sleep is essential for mood stability. Sleep disturbance is a defining feature of bipolar disorder. Mania is...