

How Amy I? It's Complicated
“How are you?” I don’t know how to answer this question these days. If the inquirer is asking because it’s a reflexive, social-norm to ask, I find myself answering without too much thought, “ I’m good. How are you?” But if it’s a friend who is truly concerned for my well being, my answer is often, “That’s a complicated answer today. How long have you got?” When studying the lifecycle of a crisis, we see that the ups and downs of our mental health looks a bit like a roller coa