Wake up, forage for motivation to brush your teeth, and wash your face, skip breakfast because you’re “not feeling hungry” again, criticize yourself for thinking you’re incompetent or worthless, look in the mirror and feel disgusted, drive to work, muscle through and show that half smile when people are waving, “don’t forget to wave back” …
Usona Institute Clinical Trial of Psilocybin for Major Depressive Disorder Launching This Fall September 05, 2019 09:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time MADISON, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Usona Institute launches its Phase 2 study of psilocybin for major depressive disorder this fall. The study, PSIL201, will be conducted at seven U.S. sites and will investigate the safety and efficacy of …
Justin Bieber has opened up about his battle with depression. In a candid Instagram post, the 24-year-old singer asked his fans for their prayers after admitting he’s “struggling.” “Just wanted to keep you guys updated a little bit hopefully what I’m going through will resonate with you guys. Been struggling a lot. Just feeling super …
Just over four years ago, when Alyshia Hull arrived on campus at Cayuga Community College in Auburn, New York, she found herself surrounded by hundreds of other wide-eyed new students. But beneath her eagerness to start her first semester at college, Hull was battling something that made her feel entirely alone: anxiety. She had dealt …
A couple walked into my clinic citing their discord as a reason for wife’s depression. However, it took me some time to help them understand that it was, in fact, the wife’s depression that was the reason for the discord and timely treatment would help them. It’s easy to overlook depression since it’s often not …
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 …
Many people can experience feelings of anxiety or depression during the holiday season. People who already live with a mental health condition should take extra care to tend to their overall health and wellness during this time. Extra stress, unrealistic expectations or even sentimental memories that accompany the season can be a catalyst for the …
Major depressive disorder (MDD) afflicts more than 250 million people worldwide and is the most common source of disability for Americans. In addition to counseling and talk therapy, there is a veritable alphabet soup of medications, from amitriptyline to venlafaxine, currently prescribed to treat MDD. Each class of antidepressant acts on an individual or combination …
Here are some tips for people who don’t know what depression feels like & some insight as to what they can do (or not do) to help their loved ones who are dealing with it. It’s Not About You Probably the most frustrating thing about dealing with depression (other than dealing with depression) is having …
Roughly one in five American adults suffer from mental illnesses. Athletes might be more at risk. Here, eight of them tell their authentic stories. Imani Boyette The first time Imani Boyette tried to kill herself she was 10. “The worst pain in the world is waking up and knowing you can’t even kill yourself, that …
