Depression is an incredibly common mental health issue. An estimated 21 million adults in the United States alone have had at least one depressive episode in their lifetime, and there’s a strong probability that you know someone who has had depression, and you might even be dealing with it yourself. Despite how common it…
Men’s Health Month is celebrated each June, and it’s a great time of year to spread awareness and information about the many health problems that can affect men, young and old. Men often face enormous amounts of pressure to appear strong and unshakable, even to the point of suppressing their own emotions or ignoring symptoms…
Depression is an incredibly debilitating mental illness to deal with, even given how common it is, and one of the most pervasive ways that it makes your life harder is by making you feel lonely and isolated. The symptoms of depression often make it difficult for you to maintain the friendships and relationships that you…
The main difference between depression and garden-variety sadness is that depression makes it difficult for people to function at their usual level. It’s a major diagnostic indicator for mental health professionals– if something is negatively affecting a person’s daily life, it’s crossing over the line into being a disorder. For this reason, depression can make…
We’ve all had it happen to us: you’re scrolling through your social media of choice, and you see someone from your circle posing in a stunning location, enjoying a night out with friends, celebrating a milestone or the purchase of a new car, or just about any other aspirational event that commonly gets posted online.…
Seasonal affective disorder, also known as seasonal depression or SAD, is a fairly common mental health problem where people experience low moods, sadness, and other depressive symptoms in association with a particular season and time of year. Mostly, you’ll hear this disorder discussed in the winter, since it’s very common during the colder months when…
Major depressive disorder is a very common mental illness, and unfortunately it can also be extremely debilitating. Depression gets in the way of everything you do in your life, from the time you wake up in the morning to the time you go to sleep at night. Luckily, we live in a revolutionary time for…
Do you struggle with self-doubt and feel like you can’t achieve your aspirations and goals? You’re not alone! Having a vision for a fulfilling life is great, but it can be challenging to make it a reality when you lack a dependable sense of health esteem. Health esteem refers to how we value and appreciate…