I hate being ill. When I have flu, a stomach ache or one of those vague “something is coming on” feelings, I become remarkably good at looking away. Netflix goes on. I scroll. I take something for the headache. Anything, really, except sitting with the unpleasant sensation itself.
Distraction can be a kindness. Turning attention away from pain or itch often...
People with severe mental illness remained at significantly higher risk of death following COVID-19 infection throughout the pandemic, despite being prioritised for vaccination,...