As one of the most common mental health issues in the nation, depression affects more than 17 million adults. Since it is such a major and wide-spread mental health disorder, it’s vital to be able to identify the signs of depression. Depression’s symptoms can be quite debilitating. It isn’t something that you should just live…
Nearly everyone experiences a bout of depression during their lifetime. It may even start as stress and not make you feel unhappy, just off. Depression may last most of your life, for a few years or a few months. How long your depression lasts plays a significant role in seasonal affective disorder. If you’re suffering…
The winter blues are somewhat common. While many people feel a bit unmotivated or uninspired during the winter months, these feelings are more profound for others. In this case, a person may be struggling with seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This condition is a mental health disorder that can interfere with day to day life, activities,…
Is depression hereditary? It is a question that many people ask. Perhaps you watched as your mother or father struggled with depression. You may have wondered what it means for your future. Depression may be brought on by various things. There is some evidence that shows that depression hereditary, at least in some cases. However,…
When you find yourself experiencing the symptoms of depression, things can feel hopeless. But they don’t have to be that way. You can get back to feeling hopeful again when you get the help and support you need. No matter whether you’ve only been feeling depressed for a little while or it’s been ongoing for…
If you’re struggling with depression, you might find that you turn to alcohol to reduce your depressive feelings. Unfortunately, that can become a vicious circle because alcohol is a depressant that can make you feel worse. Then that leads to more drinking, and before you know it, you’ve found yourself in a problem situation with…