Michelle Carter was sentenced to 15 months in jail for involuntary manslaughter after persuading her boyfriend to commit suicide. On January 23rd, Carter was released early from jail for good behavior. It is essential to know what to do when someone you love is considering suicide. What Happened in the Michelle Carter Texting Scandal? Carter […]
Tag Archives: Depression
10
Feb
Feb
If you are taking antidepressants and you feel like you are able to handle the side effects fine, your doctor will continue to renew your prescription. On the other hand, side effects like headaches, insomnia, drowsiness, weird dreams, or not feeling like yourself can be tiring when taking this medication long-term. It is important to […]
03
Feb
Feb
You may think that depression simply means being sad all the time. The truth is that depression has several less apparent symptoms. By discovering the hidden signs of depression, you will know when it is time to seek treatment. Why Does Not Having an Opinion Mean You Are Depressed? You may not have an opinion […]
03
Feb
Feb
College can be a very stressful time when you have exams in multiple classes and have to keep up your GPA before you graduate. A small study showed that friends are unlikely to encourage those who express depression online to get help but sent supportive or motivating messages. More needs to be done for college […]
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Jan
Jan
One of the things that can make us feel sad and anxious is the feeling of being invisible. You feel like no matter what you do to seek attention, even out of character moments, you still feel like you are not being seen. By understanding why you feel invisible, you can take control of your […]
20
Jan
Jan
Sometimes, it is not until suicide hits home that you realize just how important it is to spread awareness about it. By noticing the toll it is taking on your family, you do not want to see other families suffer. A California family who lost their son to suicide decides to channel their grief into […]
09
Jan
Jan
In today’s day, many people have no shame talking about mental health through essays, podcasts, videos, or even social media posts. Back in the ‘80s, it would take a lot of courage to have anything published about mental health. In 1989, William Styron, author of “Sophie’s Choice” published a 15,000 word essay on depression in […]
Mental Health, Uncategorized
The Struggles of Being Married to a Partner with Depression and What to Do
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Jan
Jan
It is hard to be married to someone who is struggling with depression. Your spouse may have moments when they are considering suicide or shut themselves out from everyone. By being open on honest with each other about your feelings and encouraging your spouse to seek treatment, your marriage will survive. Depressed Partner Has Suicidal […]
Mental Health, Treatment
What is Important to Look For in a Partner When You Struggle with Depression?
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Dec
Dec
Dating can be hard when you are struggling with depression. You feel very down on yourself and on life that it can be hard to present a positive attitude with your date. By looking for the qualities that you want in a new partner, you will know whether or not they can help support you […]
06
Dec
Dec
Loneliness is not an issue that should be taken lightly as it can cause heart disease, stroke, dementia, and depression. With people being more comfortable posting their thoughts on social media, a new study showed how people who post about relationship problems, substance abuse, sleep issues, and mental health are revealing their loneliness. By paying […]