Depression is an incredibly common mental illness, and it doesn’t discriminate. Anyone can develop depression, no matter their background, demographic, or situation. Older adults, from early retirees to the very elderly, are all just as susceptible to depression as anyone else, but it can sometimes be difficult to spot amongst the normal changes of aging.…
Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses among American adults, but the widespread nature of this disorder is not only limited to people above eighteen. Anyone can have depression, including teenagers and children, and it’s not unusual for perfectly happy-seeming kids to develop it. Sometimes the onset of depression in children and adolescents…
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…
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…
