Social media and technology in general can be incredibly addictive to the point where it feels like it’s dominating all aspects of a person's life. Fortunately, it's possible to reclaim that time by setting healthy boundaries. If you want to spend less time on your...
If someone were to ask us whether a healthy diet is good for our physical health, we would blurt “yes” without a moment’s hesitation. But if we twist the question just a tiny bit, and ask whether a healthy diet is good for our mood, we would require some time to...
Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD, is a recurring depression disorder that begins in the fall or winter months. As soon as the weather begins to take a turn, some people will start to feel the effects of the change. The days ultimately become shorter, and...
In the United States, roughly 50 million people suffer from chronic pain. Chronic pain can make even simple tasks difficult, causing people to spend hours or days in bed. However, there's more to chronic pain than just physical discomfort; it can also have a profound...
Binge eating is an eating disorder that can have a dangerous impact on both physical and mental health. Those that develop this disorder often develop it during adolescence or early adulthood. The earlier a person develops this disorder, the more severe the condition...
Suicide is the 10th most common cause of death in the United States and is one of the top three causes of death in people between the ages of 15 and 24. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 39,000 people in the US commit suicide each year and...
A meta-analysis of more than 4,000 patients in ICU units suggests that 1/3 of people suffer from depression. Some findings suggest that mental distress in pre-ICU may increase the chances that someone has more post-ICU psychological symptoms. Depression Occurance...
When someone we care for, whether a spouse, parent, sibling, or child, is showing signs and symptoms of depression, it can be profoundly worrisome and distressing. If you want to have a conversation with a loved one about your concerns, you've come to the right place....
Understanding Teenagers and Self-Harm Although everyone considers the teenage years to be carefree, teenagers struggle with a lot of difficulties. Along with the ever-increasing demands, and challenges of life, adolescence itself is a challenging period of human...
Every ѕtudеnt fееlѕ pressure оn оссаѕіоn, еѕресіаllу durіng mіdtеrmѕ аnd finals. Hоwеvеr, a bаd mood becomes a concern іf іt іntеrfеrеѕ wіth уоur day-to-day асtіvіtіеѕ. Whеn it's tоugh tо gеt tо сlаѕѕ, hard tо соnсеntrаtе, or too muсh оf a hаѕѕlе tо hang оut wіth...
