New Year’s resolutions often focus on improving physical health, but what if you focused on mental health this year? If you’re set on making a vow for improvement next year, add mental health to the top of your priority list. Here are some easy ways to do that: Talk to your doctor. The first initial …
While this is the season to be merry and jolly, for many people, it can be stressful and not as merry. The holiday blues, as called by experts, are a type of depression that occurs during the holiday season. Experts believe that like depression, the holiday blues can be avoided or treated, but in …
Depression traps can vary from person to person, however, they all serve to worsen your mood, perpetuating a vicious cycle. Here are some behavioral pitfalls that can often accompany depression and how you can steer clear of them as you work on getting back on track. Rumination: This involves dwelling and brooding about themes …
Even though all the songs, stories and novels describe the holidays as “the most wonderful time of the year”, the truth is, that for some people, the holidays may not be as wonderful and joyful as they say. Even though everything around us is a reminder of this happy season, the lights in the …
The winter time can be a difficult season for many people, especially for those living with depression. Our responsibilities increase, the days become shorter, colder and darker. Additionally, experts believe that nutrition can play an important role in depression and our psychological state in general. Here is a list of nutritional tips that may …
Affecting more than 15 million Americans, depression is a health condition that has spurred the interest of numerous experts. Recent studies have shown that depression can be triggered by the way a person lives and experts believe that there is a link between depression, our lifestyle, and our habits. So which different lifestyles and …
According to experts, depression and substance abuse go together so frequently that they are often referred to as dual diagnosis. Why do depression and substance abuse go together? The Anxiety and Depression Association of America reports that one problem will often bring the other and make it worse. Research studies have found that more than …
Major depression is a metal condition that can be treated by using the right treatment methods, making the right lifestyle changes, and having support. This condition is one of the most common mental health problems within the U.S. Although the majority of people dealing with major depression respond to treatment within 6 weeks, most of …
When we think of someone with depression, the first image that typically comes to mind is a person with an expression of deep sadness, who looks tired and who does not want to leave the house or even the bed. Although this description could be the reflection of a depressed person, the truth is that …
Do you think you might have depression? Have you noticed any signs that are related with those of depression? You may want to think about visiting your doctor and getting a diagnosis. Before visiting your doctor, there are there are a few thing you should know and be …
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