The holidays are a fun and jolly time full of music, gifts, and togetherness– for some people. For others, they can be one of the most difficult times of the year. It’s bad enough feeling lonely when there aren’t major celebrations happening all around you, but dealing with those feelings of isolation during a time…
Calling the holiday season “the most wonderful time of the year” is often a bit of a misnomer. The holidays are an incredibly busy time of year, and they bring a lot of expectations along with them. This is a major source of stress for many people, and you might find yourself dreading the next…
As the holidays draw nearer and the coldest and loneliest months of the year are coming, it’s a time when many people in the world turn their focus to helping others through volunteer work like spending time at food banks or soup kitchens, raising money for medical research, running drives for gifts or clothing, or…
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…
When a person is suffering from depression or a similar mental illness, their friends and loved ones are an invaluable support system. The importance of the comfort, advice, and encouragement that friends can provide to someone who’s struggling with their mental health cannot be overstated. If you have a friend with depression who lives far…
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.…
