For many people, fall means the start of exciting new things– back to school, the fun harvest season, and the approach of the holidays and the end of the year. For others, however, there’s a creeping dread that begins as summer draws to a close. People who suffer from seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder…
Dealing with depression and other mental health issues can be a serious challenge, leaving you struggling to feel fulfilled or satisfied with your daily life and activities. However, this doesn’t mean that there’s no hope for you to feel better! There are endless techniques and coping strategies out there to help you counteract the symptoms…
One of the most prevalent mental health conditions in the world today is depression. In the United States alone, 21 million people are believed to have experienced at least one depressive episode in their lifetime. It’s very likely that you know someone who has experienced depression, or you may be experiencing it yourself. There…
Depression is a mental illness that is very common, but it can also be incredibly misunderstood. This is largely because the way that depression is often portrayed and talked about in our culture is very limited. All that most people see when they picture depression is someone who is sad. In reality, however, the illness…
Sleep is something of a scientific enigma. While researchers know some of the important things that happen in our bodies and, even more crucially, our brains, while we’re getting our eight hours, it’s still not completely clear why sleep is important, and why humans sleep the way we do. One thing is very certain, however–…
When you start looking into ways to improve your mental health and wellbeing, one of the first suggestions that you’ll see is to prioritize a healthy diet full of nutrients and energy-supporting foods. This advice might make you scoff, and many people who are genuinely struggling with their mental health have a similar reaction. When…
The changing of the season is an exciting time full of new possibilities, but for many people, it’s also a difficult time for their mental and emotional health. If you find yourself feeling as the weather heats up for spring and summer or cools down for fall and winter, you’re not alone. It’s actually quite…
Today’s teenagers are severely affected by mental health problems and disorders, especially depression. The World Health Organization reports that depression is one of the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents, and that 1 in 7 young people between the ages of 10 and 19 struggle with their mental health. If you have a…
