When you have depression, it can be very helpful knowing that your friends and family are in your corner. But what can you do when they just don’t understand depression? Or, worse, maybe they’re even hostile towards you, blaming you for your illness or saying things that make you feel completely discouraged? If you are […]
How to Sleep Better to Feel Better
Getting a good night’s sleep is very important in how you feel. If your sleep is of poor quality, it can leave you feeling tired, grumpy and blue the next day. And, over time, not getting enough restful sleep can lead to feelings of depression. A very important part of both preventing and relieving your […]
How Working In The Gig Economy Can Boost Your Mental Health
For millions of Americans, living with a mental health disorder can get in the way of so many things. Work and relationships often suffer, and it can be difficult to find a job that will allow you to focus on your needs and make a living at the same time. This often means that individuals […]
Five Stages of Grief After Suicide
Warning: The following content may be a trigger to some, as it refers to the five stages of grief after suicide . Reader discretion is advised.
Suicide and Substance Abuse: How You Can Help a Loved One
According to recent studies, individuals who have been treated for alcohol or substance abuse are about 10 times more likely than members of the general population to die by suicide. The news is often filled with stories of celebrities and others in the public eye who battled a very private addiction and then ended their […]
Is There Racial Bias in Depression Screening?
Could it be that many black teens with depression are not being properly diagnosed and treated due to racial bias in depression screening? A study published online on October 26, 2017 in the Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research indicates that this may indeed be occurring. The study looked at a common depression […]
Epilepsy and Depression Share Genetic Link?
Scientists have long theorized that epilepsy and depression share some sort of connection. In fact, as early as 400 B.C., the “father of medicine,” Hippocrates, wrote that, “Melacholics ordinarily become epileptics, and epileptics, melancholics: what determines the preference is the direction the malady takes; if it bears upon the body, epilepsy, if upon the intelligence, melancholy.” […]
Transgender Children Who Receive Family Support Have Less Depression
As more and more Americans begin to live openly as transgender individuals, including young children and teens, questions have arisen about how these young people are faring. Statistics show that transgender people tend to have greater rates of depression, suicidality and anxiety than the general population. But, could this trend be reversed if families were […]
To-Do List Can Shut Off Rumination and Help You Sleep
Do you find yourself unable to fall asleep at night because you can’t stop thinking about how much you need to get done the next day? Baylor University researchers say the key to falling asleep may be taking some time before bed to jot down a to-do list. The lead scientist on the study, Michael […]
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