[throwaway481048]

I know mental health is not HN’s primary focus, but the lack of attention to this story is (in my opinion) reflective of the state of mental health stigma in the US.

Even with Bernstein achieving the ever-elusive “American dream”, conversation surrounding this particular article’s topic is wearisome to some and even warrantless to others.

We need to do better. Publishing and discussing stories like this is just a start.

Mental health is real, and if you are struggling, please know that you are not alone, never will be, and should seek help to make you as happy as you deserve. There is nothing wrong with this, just like the maintenance necessary for anything utilized routinely.

[okareaman]

I have bipolar disorder and I would generally tend to agree with you, but this article reads more like a PR piece for her toy company. "Existential Depression" is more of a pop diagnosis. If you google it you'll see a lot of articles about gifted people and existential depression - it's the depression you can feel good about because it implies you are gifted.