October is National Depression Education and Awareness Month, which means it is an ideal time to have deeper conversations about depression. The reality is that this mental health condition affects a significant portion of people in the United States. According to data from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), within a given year, around …
Depression is a common mental health condition. In fact, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, (NIMH) 7.8 percent of American adults experience one or more episodes of depression over the course of a year, which is equal to 19.4 million adults in the U.S. One belief that exists in regards to depression is …
If you live with OCD, you probably know what it’s like to experience common OCD symptoms, including having ongoing thoughts and urges that cause you significant anxiety, as well as the compulsion to engage in behaviors like constant checking, or perhaps excessive cleaning, to help you cope with these unsettling thoughts. For instance, you may …
The importance of taking care of health during pregnancy is pretty well-known. For most women, this means giving up alcohol, modifying their diets to ensure proper nutrition for the growing baby, and stopping the use of medications that can be potentially harmful. What may not be as well understood, however, is the fact that mental …
Depression is an incredibly common mental health condition. In fact, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, in 2019, 7.8% of adults in the U.S. had at least one episode of major depression. Among young adults aged 18 to 25, the prevalence of depression within a given year jumps to 15.2%. There is not …
Most people have heard of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which involves symptoms that occur after the experience of a traumatic event like abuse or violence. What may be less well-known, on the other hand, is that a traumatic experience can sometimes also lead to symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD. Recent research in the mental …
In 2019, there were 47,511 sucide deaths in the United States, equal to 14.5 deaths per 100,000 people in the population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The data also shows that there has been a steady increase in suicide deaths over the last two decades; from 1999 to 2018, there was …
Depression is a common mental health condition in the United States. According to recent data from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), about 7.1 percent of adults experience a depressive episode within a given year. Despite the high prevalence of depression, slightly over one-third of people with the condition do not receive treatment. Part …
With the stressful circumstances surrounding a global pandemic and its aftermath, burnout seems to be a frequent topic of discussion. Whether it is about frontline workers putting in extra hours to keep their communities safe, or families doing their best to make ends meet, most people have experienced feelings of burnout on at least one …
Mental illness is relatively common in the United States. In fact, the National Institute of Mental Health reports that about 20% of U.S. adults have a mental health condition. While mental health disorders have significantly impacted the United States, the country is not alone in its plight against mental illness. Mental health conditions affect people …
