If you are surrounded by people who cannot help but complain about their anxieties and depressive thoughts, you could end up feeling the same way too. When your coworker feels sad, they may vent their thoughts to you, which in turn makes you sad as well. The antidote to this phenomenon is healthy communication around […]
Category Archives: Depression
You may think that someone with depression sits all by themselves in a dark room feeling sad when they should be happy. However, a whole group of people out there look happy on the outside but suffer on the inside. Knowing the signs of hidden depression will allow you to see through a person’s facade […]
We all have moments when we enter a room with a goal in mind, only to open the door and forget why we were there in the first place. If you have too many moments of memory loss, it could mean that you need to check in with a mental health professional. By taking good […]
The World Health Organization states that more than 264 million people are struggling with depression worldwide. With such a prevalence, that means there is a good chance you may know someone struggling with this mental health disorder. If you are trying to comfort someone with depression, it is important to know what not to say […]
Dopamine and serotonin are neurotransmitters used by the nervous system to regulate bodily functions like sleep and memory. While dopamine and serotonin are the feel-good chemicals responsible for our moods and emotions, they both function differently. Low levels of dopamine have been linked to mental health disorders like depression, and low levels of serotonin contribute […]
Friendships are one of the most critical aspects of our lives because humans are naturally social creatures. The people you choose to surround yourself with have a significant impact on your life, and you want to do everything you can to ensure they feel comfortable and enjoy being around you. However, struggling with mental health, […]
For individuals that struggle with depression, it is no secret that it can impact sleep. Some people find themselves sleeping more while others may not be able to sleep at all. However, it is crucial to understand that depression and sleep are in a cycle, impacting one another over time. By understanding how depression impacts […]
Depression is characterized by feelings of sadness or despair that negatively affect the way you think, feel, or behave. It can have real physical and mental health implications if left untreated. According to the National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH), “In 2017, an estimated 11 million U.S. adults aged 18 or older had at least […]
What time we wake up in the morning can make an impact on our mental health. There are “morning larks” who tend to wake up early and “night owls” who prefer to sleep in. A new study by JAMA Psychiatry says that waking up one hour earlier can reduce your depression by 23%, helping you […]