Combatting Depression in Older Adults

Combatting Depression in Older Adults

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...
How can exercise help ease the symptoms of depression?

How can exercise help ease the symptoms of depression?

How can exercise help ease the symptoms of depression? Depression affects millions of Americans, making it difficult to live life to its fullest. While many with depression should seek professional treatment, a regular exercise regimen can help individuals to feel...
Understanding Treatment-Resistant Depression

Understanding Treatment-Resistant Depression

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...
Beyond The Bump: Dealing With Prenatal Depression

Beyond The Bump: Dealing With Prenatal Depression

You are not alone if you are struggling with anxiety, sadness, or baby blues. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in eight women will experience prenatal or postpartum depression. It’s not your fault. The hormonal changes you’re...
Without Clinical Depression Treatment, Will It Go Away?

Without Clinical Depression Treatment, Will It Go Away?

Depression is a serious mental health disease. It can be persistent but often comes in bouts, spells, or episodes. Because there’s a natural ebb and flow, you can think depression goes away on its own. While more mild feelings of depression can resolve independently,...
Do Disabilities Equal a Depression Diagnosis

Do Disabilities Equal a Depression Diagnosis

Depression and disabilities are undeniably linked. However, it’s not the disability itself that leads to depression; the additional challenges and stress you have to deal with due to your disability can cause depression. You are also more likely to develop it if you...
Agitated? You Could Be Depressed

Agitated? You Could Be Depressed

As the stigma of mental health issues dwindles, we are all more aware of the signs of depression: feeling worthless, helpless, sad, and lethargic. However, there is a subset of people with depression that don’t appear to be fatigued or slow down, which can make the...
What You Need to Know About Your Depression Recurring

What You Need to Know About Your Depression Recurring

Unfortunately, you cannot cure or eradicate your depression once you have a predisposition. Even after successful treatment, over 40% of patients with depression will experience recurrence. You must carefully manage your treatment regime and lifestyle to maintain...
The Effects of Clinical Depression and Treatment On Your Brain

The Effects of Clinical Depression and Treatment On Your Brain

Depression takes a significant toll on your body and well-being. It impacts your mood, energy level, and general outlook on life. But it’s more than just the apparent symptoms. Depression can cause lasting changes and damage to your brain if left untreated. The...
Does Peer Pressure Lead to Depression?

Does Peer Pressure Lead to Depression?

Peer pressure is unavoidable. It can have a lasting, positive impact on your life, but it’s more likely to cause some issues. Teenagers’ social environment is the most significant influence on their life, so it’s crucial to help them develop coping strategies before...