Many people will say that Thanksgiving is their favorite holiday. Every year, they look forward to feasting on turkey and pumpkin pie as well as spending quality time with friends and family. Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time of gratitude, connection, and even relaxation. However, people who struggle with depression may have a difficult …
Depression is a mental health disorder that impacts about 264 million people around the world. It’s considered to be one of the most common mental health conditions, only behind anxiety. Everyone experiences depression differently, and it can range from mild, to severe, to chronic. Although depression isn’t curable, it is highly treatable, despite the fact …
When we think about mental health disorders, like depression and anxiety, we usually view them as a type of brain malfunction. A combination of environmental and biological factors that create an imbalance of neurotransmitters which cause distress. However, researchers have found new evidence that shows mental health conditions could be an evolutionary adaptation, rather than …
Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, more than 264 million people suffer from depression. While clinical treatments for depression are incredibly effective, there is no cure for the disorder. If you suffer from depression, understanding the disease and how it affects the body can …
Self-care is a must for your depression. In a given year, it’s estimated that over 25% of all Americans over age 18 suffer from a mental health disorder. Depression and anxiety are the most common, impacting a combined 340 million people, on average. Mental health disorders can be a debilitating illness for many people and …
Art—it’s something we all create when we’re young, but as we age, many of us tend to give it up. We may not completely turn our backs on creativity, but, as we focus on all the other important parts of our lives, making art tends to fall by the wayside. Creating art, though, is something …
Creating space to treat the LGBTQ community’s health and wellness needs is pivotal to eliminating gaps in the entire public health infrastructure. In order to create better health outcomes for the entire LGBTQ community, we must be inclusive. Culturally competent medical care that is welcoming and safe for LGBTQ people needs to be a higher …
Whether you’re feeling a little blue or are enjoying life, chances are, you have a song or two that fits your mood perfectly. Music has long been associated with emotion, but researchers are digging into just how music can affect our mood and even how it can affect mental illnesses, including depression and anxiety. Understanding …
Aging is a process we all must face and remaining healthy and mentally fit in our senior years is important. Doing so, though, can feel a little challenging at times. Many seniors experience life changes that can trigger mental illnesses they’ve never faced before or can amplify existing issues. Getting additional support and learning how …
All around us, the world tells new parents they should be filled with joy at the arrival of their new little one. The birth of a child is a vastly life-changing experience, but all too often, new mothers struggle with the challenges of new parenthood, including postpartum depression (PPD). Celebrity mothers aren’t immune from postpartum …
