Bipolar disorder is a complex mood disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Many have heard the term (after all, some of you are living with it!), but did you know that there are two different types? Understanding the distinction between Bipolar I and Bipolar II is essential for proper diagnosis and bipolar therapy treatment, […]
Exploring Happiness
Do a search right now on Google or ChatGPT on the topic of “Happiness” and you will be returned page after page of titles, all claiming to have the secret to finding it. Why our obsession with happiness? Maybe the better questions is, why does happiness seem to elude so many people? At one time, […]
Hidden Behind a Smile: The Scariest Part About Depression
“I have to put on a happy face so my friends and family don’t worry about me.” “I still can’t believe he was depressed. He was always laughing and smiling!” “I can still have a good time with my friends, so what I’m feeling can’t be depression.” Depression is a serious mental health condition, but […]
Get Ahead of Seasonal Affective Disorder this Year
You may have noticed the days are shorter this time of year. Many of us work indoors all day, so it may be challenging dealing with a lack of sunlight. Not to mention it is cool some days and we may feel even more stuck inside during winter months. It is for these reasons many […]
Dealing with Family Challenges Around the Holidays
For many of us, spending time with family during the holidays is something straight out of a Hallmark movie with days filled with comfort and joy. But for others, the holidays with family are scarier than Halloween. From the stress of traveling to the pressure of buying and wrapping gifts, and the fact many family […]
6 Ways that Alcohol Makes Depression Worse
Many individuals that struggle with alcohol- are also suffering from depression. Because alcohol can feed our brain’s serotonin receptors, it can make someone feel good for a short amount of time. But eventually the person crashes and feels even worse than they did before. And this vicious cycle continues and is, unfortunately, very hard to […]
Skip the Ice Cream: Here’s A Better Post-Breakup Plan
Breakups are hard, there’s no two-ways about it. The emotional toll is enough to send many individuals into the fetal position with one hand wrapped around a spoon and the other around a pint of Häagen-Dazs®. The problem with reaching for comfort foods in times of crisis is that they set us up to feel […]
Practical Steps to Help Mitigate Depression Symptoms
Do you experience persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, hopelessness, worthlessness, or guilt? Are you feeling fatigued, anxious, restless, or like you can’t focus? Have you lost interest in the activities you once enjoyed, or have your coworkers or loved ones noticed that you’ve been more irritable than usual? If this sounds familiar, it may be […]
5 Tips for Supporting a Depressed Parent
Dealing with a loved one who is depressed is always tough. When that loved one happens to be a parent, the roles flip and you may feel responsible for their mental health care. Seniors get depressed for a variety of reasons such as declining physical ability, a chronic physical illness (e.g stroke), friends and family […]
How Chronic Illness Can Affect Your Mental Health
If you are suffering from a chronic illness, you are not alone. Almost half of the population in the United States is currently battling some form of chronic physical illness. In fact, chronic illness is the number one driver of healthcare costs in America. Some of the most prevalent examples of chronic illnesses are: Epilepsy […]
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