Exploring the Link Between Chronic Illnesses and Depression

Exploring the Link Between Chronic Illnesses and Depression

Living with a chronic illness is difficult. From managing symptoms to coping with treatment regimens, it can be overwhelming and take a toll on your mental health. While the physical effects of chronic illnesses are often apparent, silent struggles with the unseen...
Do Men and Women Face Different Depression Symptoms?

Do Men and Women Face Different Depression Symptoms?

For too many years, medical health professionals were missing the signs that women were suffering from heart attacks. While both men and women can suffer from chest pain during a heart attack, women are more likely to experience back or jaw pain, fatigue, and...
A Breakdown of the 7 Types of Mental Health Stigmas

A Breakdown of the 7 Types of Mental Health Stigmas

It’s more likely than not that you either know someone with depression, have had or do have depression, or think you might have depression. It affects millions of people, but somehow there is still a massive stigma that deems the diagnosis unserious by some. If you...
What is the Root of Anxiety and Depression?

What is the Root of Anxiety and Depression?

We’ve probably all asked ourselves this, right? Or been asked by a therapist. We want to get to the bottom of it and get rid of it! Anxiety and depression can often be intertwined, as they can present as symptoms of each other, but it is crucial to distinguish between...
Rewriting Your Story: Transforming Negative Thought Patterns

Rewriting Your Story: Transforming Negative Thought Patterns

In the narrative of depression, negative thoughts serve as the ink, weaving a tangled tale of despair and hopelessness. These thoughts, often the result of unhealthy habits, feed into the dark feelings of despair, hopelessness, and ultimately, depression. Conversely,...
Hope in Magnetic Waves: TMS for Suicidal Thoughts

Hope in Magnetic Waves: TMS for Suicidal Thoughts

“When you feel like giving up, just remember why you held on for so long.”–Haley Williams Approximately 703,000 people commit suicide each year, and many more make attempts on their lives or are thinking about it. When battling dark thoughts and urges, it can be...
Pulling Back The Mask on High-Functioning Depression

Pulling Back The Mask on High-Functioning Depression

In our society, especially after the explosion of lockdown hobbies like breadmaking, we feel like we constantly need to be doing something productive. Whether working overtime at your job, being a super parent and running marathons on weekends, or having a crammed...
Breaking Free from the Trap of Perfection

Breaking Free from the Trap of Perfection

In a society that celebrates the American Dream–if you work hard enough, you’ll succeed–the affliction of perfectionism sounds great. It can help with pursuing achievements and a comfortable life, so what’s the harm? Unfortunately, the intense pressure and expectation...