Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health problems that people struggle with. They occur in a significant portion of the population in the United States alone, and there’s a good chance that you’ve either experienced one of them yourself, or that you know someone who has. In popular culture, anxiety…
Depression is an incredibly common mental illness. It’s estimated that somewhere between 14 million and 19 million American adults have experienced at least one depressive episode in their life, if not more. You’ve probably known multiple people in your life who have had depression, and may have experienced it yourself. However, you may not be…
Every year, the month of October is recognized as Depression Awareness Month. It’s a vital observation– depression is one of the most common mental health disorders out there today, but it’s also incredibly common for people to struggle with this problem silently, or to not even realize that they have it. Raising awareness and fighting…
Autumn has finally begun, and for many people, that means hay rides, apple cider donuts, scary movies, and getting excited for the upcoming winter holidays. However, for people who suffer from seasonal depression, the cooling weather and shortening days might bring a certain sense of dread, and the knowledge that they aren’t going to feel…
Our hobbies may be something that we just do in our spare time, but they can have major impacts on our lives, helping us learn new skills, meet new people, and feel accomplished and confident. This all goes double if you struggle with depression. While no hobby holds the power to completely do away with…
Fighting depression is a tough battle. It’s completely possible to do it and come out triumphant on the other side, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy! You have to work for it to overcome depression, and sometimes that can mean quitting deeply ingrained habits that are holding you back or setting you up for failure.…
Emotions and the different ways that they outwardly present to other people are endlessly complicated. If they weren’t, managing your feelings and your relationships would be easy! It’s very common for a person to be feeling one thing, but be feeling another thing at the same time or instead of the root cause of the…
Are you or a loved one experiencing symptoms of depression? For the millions of people who struggle with depression, and especially for individuals who have not found relief from antidepressant medication, alternative treatments are available. Among these treatments is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive and safe therapy that has shown promising results in activating…
