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As we enter 2023, many people have committed to taking better care of themselves and achieving new goals. It’s common (and healthy!) for individuals to join a gym, eat better, reduce how much alcohol they consume, and more. But focusing on how to better your physical health isn’t the only resolution that’s worth your time…
When you or a loved one are experiencing symptoms of depression, it can feel like an insurmountable challenge to get back to feeling like yourself again. Many people with depression know about treatments like antidepressants and talk therapy, but the use of TMS therapy is usually not as well known. While there are a wide…
When you or a loved one are experiencing symptoms of clinical depression, it can cause challenges in seemingly every area of life. From low moods and motivation to feelings of irritability and a low drive to focus on goals, depression can feel overwhelming and isolating for many people. Depression can also occur at any age,…
It’s already late Autumn, and winter is quickly on its way with shorter days and colder temperatures. If the changing seasons are enough to decrease your energy levels and make you feel blue, you may be experiencing classic symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of clinical depression caused by changes in daylight and…
For many of us, it has been a tough last-few years, dealing with everything from the pandemic to inflation. To help usher in October as Depression and Mental Health Awareness month, it can be a great time to focus on strategies that improve your mental health. The beginning of this week was actually World Mental…
Every now and then, any person can benefit from taking what many call a “mental health day.” It’s essentially a day away from work duties, digital screens, and other life obligations. It helps a person make a temporary escape from the pressures and frustrations of daily life. On the professional side of things, many employers…
Suicide is one of the worst tragedies an individual can use on themselves and is one of the worst experiences for people who care about them. Suicide remains the leading cause of death among children and adults in the United States, and since hitting a low in 2000, cases have been rising in the U.S. …
Many people think that, particularly in a work environment, sharing how you’re experiencing mental health challenges is inappropriate and even a sign of weakness. But taking care of your mental well-being is just as important as caring for your physical health. In fact, pandemic-related events in 2020 and early 2021 have caused increases in mental…
