Harriet Brown
Harriet Brown's latest book is Shadow Daughter: A Memoir of Estrangement. She teaches at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications in Syracuse, NY.
My Generic Medications Failed Me. I’m Not Alone
Our health-care system relies on generics working just as brand-name drugs do. But what happens when they don’t?
After Trying Remote Therapy, Some May Never Go Back to In-Person Sessions
Teletherapy was not widely accepted pre-pandemic, but when circumstances forced providers' hands, both sides realized the setup has unique benefits.
I See Some of NYC's Sickest COVID Patients. This Is What My Day Is Like
When you’re not there, it’s hard to understand the difference between “we’re doing everything we can and it’s not working,” and “we’re giving up.”
This Is When I Realized I Had to Cut Ties With My Mother
The "last-straw incident" describes the moment of clarity people have when they know a relationship needs to end.
Internalizing Stigma Is Bad For Your Health
What happens when negative stereotyping comes from within.
The Unhealthy Side of Wellness
We've become a nation of obsessive scolds, smug and superior when we think we've achieved good health.