For many, heading off to college is an exciting time. It involves leaving home, gaining independence, and meeting new friends, while enjoying novel experiences and making decisions about the future. While college is a positive experience for many, a significant number of today’s college students live with anxiety or depression, which can make it difficult …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Depression is a common mental health condition. According to a report in JAMA Psychiatry, 10.4% of American adults experience depression in a given year, and 20.6% have lived with depression at some point during their lives. Unfortunately, many cases of depression are moderate or severe, meaning they can cause significant impairment in daily life. Finding …
The weight is finally lifting off of us. The dark clouds that have catapulted so many individuals into a deeper state of depression are beginning to clear up. With vaccination numbers on the rise and COVID-19 restrictions decreasing, the life that we once knew is right around the corner. Though depression is not something that …
The COVID-19 pandemic has put everyone on edge. We are living in a time of great uncertainty and almost a year later, there’s still no guarantee of when this pandemic will end. If you are feeling more depressed, anxious, or stressed than normal, know that you’re not alone. Research shows that mental health diagnoses are …
