Sep 18, 2023
Do you suffer from depression, but nothing improves your mood? Do you struggle to respond positively to good news? Do you sometimes lose the battle to get out of bed in the morning? Do you feel like your depression symptoms are just more extreme? You might have...
Sep 11, 2023
According to a study published in the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, ruminating on past defeats or rejections can lead to more prolonged emotional distress and mental health conditions like anxiety and depression. If you are prone to regretting or fearing...
Sep 4, 2023
If you have ever watched The Good Place, you are familiar with existential crises as the four individuals work through their personal situations. In one particularly poignant episode, the main character Michael grasps the concept of death and experiences existential...
Aug 28, 2023
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a highly effective treatment for depression. One study found nearly 63% of patients continued to find relief from depression symptoms a year after the initial treatment course. Like any depression treatment, complete...
Aug 21, 2023
Expecting a baby is a miraculous and exciting time. Whether you’ve been through it before or it’s your first, you have a picture in your head of how it will be. You will be so in love with your baby you can’t wait to spend your parental leave getting to know your...
Aug 14, 2023
Depression is a mental health condition that can impact your entire life. When you leave depression untreated, relationships inevitably suffer especially romantic ones. However, your relationships can also play a role in your depression, and it can be difficult to...
Aug 7, 2023
TMS is a non-invasive, safe, and effective therapy for many neurologic and psychiatric disorders. In 2008, the FDA approved the use of TMS to treat depression. By placing a coil on the scalp, a magnetic field can treat conditions such as depression, post-traumatic...
Jul 31, 2023
Depression is a serious mental health condition. It can make you feel sad, hopeless, or worthless for weeks on end. You lose interest in doing things you once loved. You can struggle to socialize, maintain relationships, and even care for yourself. You may experience...
Jul 24, 2023
If you’ve been diagnosed with depression and have been battling it for years, you could have a difficult-to-treat form of depression called refractory or treatment-resistant depression (TRD). While it can feel overwhelming to continue feeling depressed despite...
Jul 17, 2023
Crying is one of our first defense mechanisms, which we practice even before birth. As newborns, we cry to indicate we need help, and we continue to use this emotional tool throughout our lives. As we age, we may use crying as an emotional release; one-third of people...
