There's real evidence that getting involved in charitable activity (and it's probably better to give your time and effort, rather than money) makes people happier.

Rumination tends to be eased if we learn to be mindful; if we are able to be aware of, and understand how our own thoughts work.

People deserve to have their experiences understood in a genuine bio-psycho-social approach. All too often, this is ignored in favor of what is a very reductionist, bio-medical, model.

I believe that mental health services should be based on the premise that the origins of distress are largely social.

I think, in all honesty, the first place that someone in emotional distress should turn is their loved ones, and then to use professionals.

Keep your brain active. Engage your brain. Your brain is the most fantastic machine ever created, and it needs to be exercised.

Maintain your relationships - for all kinds of reasons, friends are vital. Good friends, supportive friends, friends who won't judge you or try to take advantage of you.

Keep active - do something physical each day. Could be as simple as taking the dog out for a walk (if you've got a dog!), but could be going for a swim, or going to the gym every day.

When people are in acute crisis, residential care may be needed, but this should not be seen as a medical issue.

Never be a slanderous voice that hides in the darkness.

Annabeth shook her head. "All these years sneaking around, and we could've just been ourse

This is a wonderful way to celebrate an 80th birthday... I wanted to be 65 again, but they wouldn't let me - Homeland Security.

The second somebody dies somebody else is born People are celebrating while other people morn Home may be home to you but to me it's foreign Even the matador don't pull the bull by the horns

Most males do not mature, they simply grow taller.

Magic is the divinity of man achieved in union with faith.

Oliver's heart tried to pound its way out of his ribcage, but he ignored it. "I'm in love with Petunia," he announced. "And I want to help her.

I'm old enuf to remember when Dems considered a UN resolution and an actual coalition nothing more than Bushy McHitler going it alone.

Men ought either to be well treated, or crushed.

There is no small pleasure in pure water.