Seasonal affective disorder is a condition that commonly begins in the autumn and lasts throughout the winter. This condition is also referred to as SAD because it makes an individual feel mentally depressed and physically unenergetic for several months. The… Read More ›
Category: Depression
How Does Alcohol Affect Depression And Anxiety
Link between alcohol and depression called ‘undeniable’ Alcohol is legal in the United States for those 21 and older, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people between the ages of 12 and 20 drink about 11 percent… Read More ›
Neurofeedback Therapy Shows Promise for Those with Depression
“At first I didn’t understand what was going on…sometimes I did not want to be around people, or do anything. I experienced ups and downs – sometimes depression would grab a hold of me, other times I was simply anxious… Read More ›
Ways to Help Ease your Depression
Depression affects a lot of us – 350 million of us, to be exact. The symptoms of depression can leave us feeling hopeless, lonely, empty, and fatigued, to name a few. During those times where we feel depressed, it’s incredibly… Read More ›
Warning: Signs Your Loved One May be Suicidal
This article discusses matter of suicide. If you are seriously considering suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Line at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters. Call now. People are experiencing depression more than ever before, and this draws concern to our… Read More ›
Will Acupuncture Reduce Symptoms of Depression?
For anyone who has experienced depression, the symptoms can be debilitating. Having a lack of enjoyment in activities, isolation, and feeling hopeless are just a few characteristics of depression and can make a person feel defeated. Luckily, there are so… Read More ›
Is Bipolar and Manic Depression the Same Thing?
Bipolar disorder is also known as manic-depressive illness. It was coined by German psychiatrist Emil Kraepelin who coined manic-depressive psychosis as an episodic disorder with no permanent brain damage. It is more common to use the term bipolar disorder than… Read More ›
The Difference Between Anxiety And Depression
Discussions of anxiety and depression often go hand in hand. For example, symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder can include depression and anxiety. Bipolar disorder is characterized by alternating moods of depression, a bipolar-specific depression, and mania, which can include… Read More ›
Yoga Helps With Depression, Is Not A Cure
When it comes to stories about mental health and treatment, it is the tendency of the media to take a small part of the truth and stretch it as far as it can go. Yoga has been a popular topic… Read More ›
Does Sugar Have An Effect On Depression?
Scientific Reports recently reported on the effect that sugar has on depression. 8,000 adults were followed for two decades plus, 22 years total, following men specifically. Researchers found that high quantities of sugar in the diet, a whopping 67 grams… Read More ›