Do Antidepressants Increase ALS Risk? Why Context Matters More Than Headlines
Recently, a patient sent me a photo of a newspaper headline claiming that antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, or sleep aids may increase the risk of a rare neurological disorder: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The patient, who had made a good recovery from depression, wanted to stop her medication out of fear. This is a common and dangerous […]
When Code and Confidence Collide Job Loss, AI and Mental Health in Midlife Engineers
Losing a job at any age is jarring, but for men aged 45 and above—many of whom built lives around a tech career—the blow can cut deeper. The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence in software development has accelerated layoffs across major companies, leaving seasoned engineers grappling with more than just unemployment. The stakes are higher […]
