As fall rolls in, many people start to feel the effects of shorter days and colder weather. This dip in mood, often referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is common—but manageable….
Category: Depression
Are We Teaching Youngsters How to Be Depressed?
Are We Teaching Youngsters How to Be Depressed?
The Evolution of Mental Health
A total of 280 million humans suffer from depression. Depression is expected to be the leading cause of disease burden in high-income countries by 2030, according to the World Health Organization. Why…
When the Brain Has Difficulty Listening to the Heart
For the next 60 seconds, close your eyes and focus on your heartbeat. Now pick a button on your keyboard and tap the button with your finger each time you think you…
Mental Health Isn’t Made Only in the Mind
Gut imbalances can affect mood. Source: Hello Aesthe/Pexels This article is a collaboration with Ana Stauch, nurse practitioner and owner of A New Way Healthcare in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Our body is…
Why This Depression Is Different
The Journey Starts With Me When my son was 17, he was hit by a drunk driver in a crash that killed his girlfriend and left him with a complicated mild traumatic…
The Emotional Side of Diabetes
This post was coauthored by Rossella Messina, a clinical psychologist and researcher based at the Università di Bologna in Italy. I credit Dr. Larry Fisher for the title of this post. Imagine…
You (Probably) Aren't Selfish, Here's Why
You (Probably) Aren’t Selfish, Here’s Why
How to Stop Judging Yourself for Your Feelings
Source: Ekaterina Bolovtsova / Pexels Have you ever had a strong emotional reaction and then judged yourself for it? Told yourself that you shouldn’t have gotten so angry, or that you should…
In Sight: The Biological Diagnosis of Depression and Anxiety
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), clinical depression affects nearly 300 million people worldwide. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 20 million or more people in the U.S. have…