January and February have always been the hardest time of the year for me to manage my symptoms, which can range from severe depression to mania. One year was particularly difficult, however. My father passed away on New Year’s Day in 2008. He was very ill throughout the holidays and we all knew his death was …
Feeling overwhelmed? Research shows that there are a number of simple things you can do for quick doses of stress-relieving happiness. Call someone far away that you’d like to hear from. A British study found that regular contact with 10 or more friends significantly increases happiness and even lengthens life! Reach out to a good friend you …
Hobbies won’t magically cure your depression but healthy habits can help you regain some control over your feelings and thoughts. Becoming more involved and active will restore some strength, self-awareness, and happiness. In short, hobbies help you cope. 1. Take care of a living thing. Depression convinces you that you don’t matter. Your own brain …
Take an outdoor walk at least once a week. A regular dose of nature and physical activity is sure to elevate your mood. Research shows that outdoor walks can actually alleviate some symptoms of depression. Keep a journal. Writing out your thoughts is a great way to empty your mind of negative energy and to …
For most students, stress is a constant of the college experience. Being away from home and family, living with roommates, facing tougher classes, and balancing a heavy work load with a social life can lead many students to feel overwhelmed. For the 1 in 5 students living with a mental health condition, these stressors prove …
Celebrities are normal people too, and some even have mental health issues. In this video, Dwayne Johnson, also known as “The Rock” discusses the struggle he has had with depression throughout his life. The feeling of being alone is not forever, and having faith and holding on to the positive things got him through his …
Living with depression can be draining, making you feel like you barely exist. However, there are several proven ways to make yourself happier. If you are willing to take action and do whatever it takes to make yourself feel better, you can greatly affect the way you feel. It is possible for you to not …
Depression is a very common mental health disorder. An estimated 16 million American adults have had at least one major depressive disorder episode in the past three years. Despite this, depression is often thought to be common sadness. Depression is a very serious mental health issue that can be debilitating to the person who has …
As a parent, you will notice your child going through anxiety, unhappiness, sadness and stress, as they grow up in to an adult themselves. However, how do you know if your child is not just sad but depressed. It is not easy to identify depression within a child or teen but, it is very important. …
A recent study has shown that anxiety and depression in women could be connected to a lower chance of becoming pregnant through in vitro fertilization (IVF). The study that began in 2007, included more than 23,000 women in Sweden who underwent IVF. Only over 4 percent of these women were diagnosed with depression or anxiety …
