Are you feeling down and exhausted lately? It’s not uncommon to feel low or fatigued, but it can be difficult to determine whether you’re simply tired or if there’s something more serious going on like being depressed. In this article, we’ll explore the differences between depression and fatigue, and provide some tips on how to […]
Author: Nancy Schimelpfening, M.S.
Best Exercise for Depression? Try This!
Before diving into an exercise program, you will probably want to know what is the best exercise for depression. After all, you don’t want to waste your time with something that isn’t likely to help you feel better. Surprisingly, it’s not as complicated as you may think to know where to begin. First, let’s take […]
Britney Spears Details Her Struggles With Depression
When Britney Spears went before a judge via a phone call on June 24, 2021 to plead for the removal of her thirteen-year-long conservatorship, the public saw for the first time just how much she has endured during that time. In a 24-minute statement, she spoke to a Los Angeles probate judge about how she […]
People With Multiple Diagnoses More Likely to Stop ADHD Treatment
People with additional diagnoses were more likely to stop their ADHD medications than those with only an ADHD diagnosis. Researchers say this may be because of the side effects associated with stimulant medications. Genetic risk for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder were also linked to an increased risk of quitting medication. Learning why people quit may […]
Depression Risk Triples When Worker Mental Health Is Not Supported
Australian researchers have found that when organizations don’t take care of worker mental health, those employees are three times as likely to become depressed. Long working hours may also increase their risk for major depression. In addition, high worker engagement may lead to longer working hours and the subsequent development of depression. How work climate […]
Which Antidepressants Contain Gluten?
If you have celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity you probably already know how tricky it is to determine whether medications like antidepressants contain gluten. Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does regulate food and drink labelling, there is currently no similar regulation for over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Legislation has been proposed that […]
Sugar and Depression: Dietary Changes May Help Mood
Did you know that there is a link between sugar and depression? And that dropping your habit of drinking sugary, caffeinated beverages like Coke and Pepsi could help improve your mood? Researchers have also found that people with depression tend to consume more sugar the general population. One possible reason for the sugar and depression […]
Breathing Exercise to Quickly Fall Asleep
Did you know that doing a breathing exercise is a great way to relax yourself when you are feeling stressed and anxious? It can be especially be helpful at night, when you may be having difficulty slowing down and getting to sleep. One of my favorites, which I often use when I’m feeling too anxious […]
Best Therapy for Depression
You may be wondering what is the best therapy for depression? What if I told you there is a type of therapy that can often work just as well as, or even better than, antidepressants? And, if you combine it with antidepressants, you will get even better results than medications alone? Sounds pretty good, right? […]
What Causes Depression?
Your doctor has probably told you that what causes depression is a chemical imbalance in your brain. You were probably also told that the way to correct this imbalance is to take medications called antidepressants. Antidepressants may help depression by increasing the availability of mood-regulating chemicals called neurotransmitters. But, Is It Really That Simple? The truth […]