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Why Does Taking a Bath Make a Difference in Your Depression?

Why Does Taking a Bath Make a Difference in Your Depression?

It is common for people to jump into a nice hot bath after a long hard day. What is it about baths that are so relaxing for us? A new study shows that taking a bath twice a week can help relieve symptoms of depression more than physical exercise. What Happened in the Study? Researchers […]

How Can Cities Be Designed to Be Mental Health-Friendly?

How Can Cities Be Designed to Be Mental Health-Friendly?

Over half of the population prefer to live in cities as there are many things to do as well as many job opportunities in these areas. But according to the Centre for Urban Design and Mental Health, 40% of city dwellers have an increased rate of depression and over 20% have anxiety. By learning about […]

What Are the Worst Things to Say to Someone with Depression?

What Are the Worst Things to Say to Someone with Depression?

Depression is a serious mental illness that makes your body not capable of creating enough serotonin to feel happy on a daily basis. If you act like someone with depression can easily get over it, it shows that you do not know its true extent. By being careful with your words around someone with depression, […]

How Jasmine Can Be Powerful for Anxiety and Depression

How Jasmine Can Be Powerful for Anxiety and Depression

People with anxiety and depression tend to turn to natural alternative medicine treatments. The problem is that these treatments are either not scientifically proven or the effects are mild. The special olive flower, jasmine, has recently been discovered by researchers to serve as a powerful alternative medicine treatment for anxiety and depression. What Happened in […]

Why Do Professional Cyclists and Athletes Struggle with Mental Health?

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Professional cyclists are not immune to mental health issues, nor are professional athletes, in general. Depression and elite sport can take people by surprise. If they are elite athletes, they should be able to handle anything that gets thrown at them from injury to losing in competition and more. There is immense pressure on people […]

The Stages of Recovery For Those With Depression: What You Need to Know

Bi-Polar Disorder and Addiction - What You Need To Know

Depression is the leading source of debilitation worldwide – and the World Health Organization (WHO) explains that with more than 300 million people struggling with this disorder, it’s a major contributor to disease as well. For those who battle depression everyday, the hopelessness and darkness felt inside can feel utterly heart wrenching. Many people with […]

4 Ways to Support a Loved One with Depression

4 Ways to Support a Loved One with Depression

According to the World Health Organization, depression is the number one cause of disability worldwide, affecting more than 300 million people. An estimated 20 percent of Americans will experience a depressive episode at some point. That means most of us will know someone who has struggled or will struggle with depression. It might even be […]

4 Ways Depression and Sadness are Different

4 Ways Depression and Sadness are Different

You often hear people say they’re depressed when they mean they’re sad. You might say you’re depressed after a bad day at work or after arguing with your partner. Sadness is also the primary characteristic most of us think of when we think of depression. To many people, depression is just deep, prolonged sadness. We […]

Which Comes First–Addiction or Depression?

Which Comes First--Addiction or Depression?

At least half of people with substance use disorders have a co-occurring mental health issue. Common dual diagnoses include depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, personality disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and schizophrenia. For many of these, it’s clear that the mental health issue came first. Many have strong genetic components and symptoms of […]

Is Social Media Bad for Your Mental Health?

Is Social Media Bad for Your Mental Health?

Sometimes it’s hard to separate the legitimate concerns about social media from the hysteria. For example, there was a mild panic about social media addiction. While it’s true that social media platforms are designed to be as addictive as possible, most experts agree that comparing social media addiction to alcohol or opioid addiction is absurd. […]