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Cosmic Intervention

On awe and the northern lights, an article on science of bipolar disorder, and two books to give you perspective.

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Writer and editor Emily PG Erickson in August 2024 in St. Paul, MN on the shore of the Mississippi River.
Hi, I’m Emily.

I’m a freelance health and science writer and editor. My specialty is mental health. You can find my writing in top digital outlets, including The New York Times, the American Psychological Association, Wired, Parents, Health, Everyday Health, and more. Previously, I researched PTSD for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and earned a master’s in psychology. Today, I live in St. Paul, Minnesota, with my husband and three kids.

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