Christmas celebrations are over and by now, many Americans are recovering from the New Year’s Eve partying. As hangovers subside, millions turn to making their New Year’s resolutions. At one time, New Year’s resolutions served a useful purpose in that they helped people make positive changes to their lives. Over time, many people make resolutions
In January, we posted asking: How Real is Seasonal Affective Disorder? As fall moves towards winter and daylight hours diminish, it’s time to not only re-hash what seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is and how to deal with it. I’ve heard a number of people scoff at the reality that people suffer from a form of
Major depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the U.S., but often times, people are hesitant to seek help. According to Joseph Rock, PsyD, of Cleveland Clinic, for people who are having persistent feelings of being down, the best thing to do is to start talking about it. “You want to
There are many forms of depression and many things linked to causing depression, which often makes it very difficult for doctors to treat. Some depression is due to recently having a baby – post partum depression. Some depression is due to mental health issues. Some depression is due to specific medications. Some depression is due
Depression is on the rise in America and it affects all age groups from teens to seniors and it affects all different ethnic groups, people in different economic levels, different sexes, different types of jobs and more. In 2016, it was estimated that about 7.4% of adults in the US suffered from some form of
When going on vacation, it would be so wonderful to leave your depression behind with the rest of your responsibilities, wouldn’t it? Palm trees and white sand should make anyone happy for a week or two. But trying to escape from your depression may actually make your symptoms worse. While all you want is to
In the last 15 years, suicide in the United States has increased by more than 30% and the use of antidepressants has increased by 65%. Some recent studies have shown that there was a spike in suicide rates, especially among teens and young adults starting around 2006 which also happens to be the year that
For centuries, older people were the ones many others turned to because they were considered to be wiser due to their years of experience. Kings and queens often filled their group of closest advisers with those who have been around longer so they could tap into their wisdom and knowledge. Military leaders were older not
Depression is something that every person in the world has experienced. Generally, most cases of depression are temporary and mild. Technically speaking, whenever you are sad over something, an event, a disappointment, the loss of an item, friend or loved one. As rule, that sadness doesn’t last. However, some forms of depression are more severe
How do I say this without sounding sexist? Women are different from men in many ways, some of which are obvious and some aren’t. The obvious differences are in personal appearances, but did you know that some organs, including the brain, function differently in women than in men? This is largely due to the differences
