Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the world today, and it can also be one of the most difficult to cope with. Depression is an incredibly isolating condition, and this isolation can become not only lonely, but dangerous in times of crisis when a person really needs support from friends, family,…
Was my childhood traumatic? Many people ask themselves this question over the course of their lives, and it can be a real puzzle to try and sort out. Most people’s knee-jerk response is to assume that as long as they weren’t beaten or overtly abused, the answer is no. However, in many cases, the…
Podcasts have become more popular in the last few years than ever before, and it seems that for every subject you can think of, there’s someone out there with a microphone talking about it. This is great news for commuters, workout fiends, and pretty much anyone who likes to have some background noise throughout their…
In the past few years, celebrities of all kinds have been much more open about their struggles with their mental health. Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, Carrie Fisher, Simone Biles, it’s become much more common to see recognizable people publicly discussing the difficulties they face, both because of their unique life and career and because of…
People in high-stress, demanding fields of work, such as doctors, nurses, firefighters, and police, often face a serious amount of mental and emotional distress as a result of their work. However, this is one of the most overlooked and undiscussed aspects of these types of jobs. The risk of developing depression or anxiety disorders or…
The approach of the holidays means lots of fun and family time, but for many people who already struggle with their mental health, it can also mean an increase in the difficulties they face. The winter holidays are a stressful time, and they can aggravate problems such as anxiety or depression. There are some steps…
If the cooling weather and shifts in temperature signaling winter’s approach make you feel blue, you may be showing symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a kind of depression induced by changes in the duration of and exposure to sunlight and weather, usually occurring in winter (but not always). Many individuals get a…
A recently published UCSF study found evidence that depression experienced early in life may increase the risk of dementia later on. While similar previous research has described how poor cardiovascular health can increase the risk for dementia, this new study suggests that poor mental health may also harm cognition as we age. In the study,…
