Schizophrenia affects approximately 1.1{2997f8544d703ffd995cbf0748d9148f9150b33c2eb54c93a5197645ffc3f066} of the world’s population. In the United States roughly 3.5 million people are diagnosed with schizophrenia. It is a chronic mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels and behaves. Symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, disorganized speech, inability to focus and make decisions, and difficulty feeling or expressing emotions. Often… Read More »
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America reports that 85{2997f8544d703ffd995cbf0748d9148f9150b33c2eb54c93a5197645ffc3f066} of college students have reported feelings of depression in the past year. Additionally, more than 75{2997f8544d703ffd995cbf0748d9148f9150b33c2eb54c93a5197645ffc3f066} of all mental health conditions are experienced before the age of 24. Depression in young adults is becoming more common but even more misunderstood. University Mental Health Day is… Read More »
Many people believe that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. However, that is not exactly true and is oversimplifying a very complex disease. The truth is no one knows exactly what causes depression. But there are a number of biological, psychological and environmental factors that can make a person more vulnerable… Read More »
Depression is a challenge that is difficult for individual and their family to cope with. Research has illustrated that depression’s effects are not only noticeable on the individual who has been diagnosed but are also spread to have a negative impact on their loved ones and the entourage that is around them. Out of all… Read More »
The National Institute Mental Health reports that approximately 6.7{2997f8544d703ffd995cbf0748d9148f9150b33c2eb54c93a5197645ffc3f066} of the United States population has experienced a depressive episode over the past year. Research has proven that an unhealthy diet filled with poor food choices is associated with severe depression symptoms. Consuming high quality food that is full of nutrients and low in fats will… Read More »
Many United States veterans have been exposed to long periods of war-related stress or traumatic events while being deployed. Depression is often seen as a common problem following trauma and stressful events and there are many veterans who are having trouble coping with painful experiences like losing a good friend at war or witnessing a… Read More »
Depression is often treated using a combination of different therapies. Your doctor may recommend pharmaceutical options like antidepressant medications, a cranial therapy such as Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) or Transcranial Magnetic Therapy (TMS), or talk therapy such as cognitive-behavioral therapy. However, there is a simple (and often overlooked) addition to your prescribed treatment regimen which may… Read More »
What is postpartum depression? Postpartum depression is a prevalent condition which affects nearly 10-15{2997f8544d703ffd995cbf0748d9148f9150b33c2eb54c93a5197645ffc3f066} of new mothers and can lead to serious mental health issues if not treated properly. It is considered to be the most common complication post birth and a huge public health concern in the United States and around the world. The… Read More »
Depression is a mood disorder that predominantly affects women more than men. While this condition can impact every area of a woman’s life— especially physical, mental, social wellbeing—it’s important to know that this is not a rare illness. The National Mental Health Association states that about one in every ten women will experience symptoms of depression during their… Read More »
Insomnia is very common among people with depression and affects about 10 to 15 percent of the United States population. Multiple studies in clinical research have shown that a lack of sleep can result in a reduced quality of life, causing an imbalance that can lead to depression. The National Sleep Foundation suggests that people… Read More »
