3 New Year’s Resolutions for Managing Depression

3 New Year’s Resolutions for Managing Depression

As we near the end of 2020 and turn our calendars to 2021, many of us are deciding what New Year’s resolutions we want to commit to. There is no better fresh start than the new year, though some are better at sticking to resolutions than others. The key to sticking to a resolution is …

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The Mental Health Impact of COVID-19

The Mental Health Impact of COVID-19

Fever and chills. Loss of taste or smell. Sore throat and congestion. By now, we are all aware of the physical symptoms of COVID-19 to watch out for. Government officials are implementing reopening phases and health experts have issued guidelines to keep the community as safe and healthy as possible. As we are now several …

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Can diet prevent depression

Can This Diet Prevent Depression?

The Mediterranean diet has previously been said to bring huge, lifelong benefits to those who follow it. Studies have reported that individuals who partake in this diet have lived longer lives, increased heart health, and increased weight loss. This diet is shown to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain …

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4 Hobbies that may help with Depression symptoms

4 Hobbies That May Help With Depression Symptoms

Depression can rob you of motivation and can make you feel like you don’t matter. Hobbies can be a necessary source of joy and enthusiasm for people coping with depression. On the days where getting out of bed feels impossible, having a hobby and the promise of enjoying a few hours of doing something you …

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tips for dealing with a partner who is diagnosed with depression

Tips for Dealing with a Partner Diagnosed with Depression

Having a depressed partner can affect the dynamics of a healthy relationship. “Depression varies tremendously in severity, but it has many behavioral impacts that can profoundly affect all significant relationships,” said Dr. Jay Baer, director of ambulatory services in the department of psychiatry at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. All the elements of depression …

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5 Changes to Make if You Suffer from Depressions

5 Changes to Make if You Suffer from Depression

One of the most common mental disorders in the United States is major depression.  Many people struggling with depression don’t know how to approach treatment or the correct steps to take in order to recover on their own. Fortunately, there are adjustments you can make on your own and lifestyle changes to make that will …

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Dealing with Holiday Depression

The winter holiday season, with celebrations for Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s is supposed to be filled with fun, friends, and family. However, for some people, the holidays aren’t the most wonderful time of the year. According to a survey conducted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 64% of people with mental illness …

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4 Male Depression Myths

Depression does not discriminate between gender, race, or age. Men be diagnosed with depression. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, in 2015 there were over 44,000 suicides, of which 70% were white males. Suicide is in most cases linked with depression. The stigma around depression can make it even harder for men to …

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Over 1/3 Teen Girls Have Depression

A large new study published in Translational Psychiatry found that a staggering 36.1% of girls have been or are depressed by the time they turn 17. The study analyzed data from the National Survey of Drug Use and Health, which consists of in-person interview responses from over 100,000 children. (Translational Psychiatry) There are some different theories …

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