By Megan Grant Describing depression isn’t easy. It’s more than sadness. It’s emptiness, hopelessness, a place so deep and dark that trying to explain it to someone who hasn’t experienced it can feel impossible. But one artist described depression through photography, though, and it might give you a glimpse into the mind of people […]
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BY Dareh Gregorian NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Thursday, November 12, 2015, 1:55 PM At least 8% of New York City residents suffer from symptoms of depression, a new report by the city Department of Health says. We're the Big Blue Apple. One in five New Yorkers have a mental health […]
"I think it's partly the changing of the seasons, but fall is also filled with so much scheduling and newness," said Borchard, founder of Project Beyond Blue, an online community for people affected anxiety and depression. Borchard is not the only American stressed out by this season. While […]
What does the latest news about Paxil mean? W. Douglas Tynan, Ph.D. Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2015, 8:40 AM Learning that your teen has depression can be terrifying for a parent – concerns range from getting the right treatment to general safety. It was estimated in 2013 that 8 percent of high […]
May 7, 2015 12:02 PM A healthy diet leads to a healthy mind. It’s no surprise when someone adopts healthier eating habits when they’re trying to slim down and look their best for summer. However, rarely do we hear about someone eating healthier in an effort to improve their cognitive skills. […]
It’s time to dump the excuses For a Healthier Lifesyle By Cindy Brauer Sore knees keeping you from a brisk walk through Valley Forge? Waiting out an aching back before hitting the Y? Ironically, lack of exercise is likely the reason your body is inflamed. Waiting for it to magically […]
Stigma and Mental Illness everydayfeminism.com/2015/03/demonizing-mental-illness/ Samantha Eyler Originally published on Role Reboot and cross-posted here with their permission. (Trigger Warning: Ableist slurs.) Last week, the Washington Post ran a version of my last Role Reboot column on how a nervous breakdown helped me to come to terms with my Facebook addiction. Excited as I […]
The Huffington Post | By Carolyn Gregoire Posted: 01/04/2015 10:05 am EST In recent years, neuroscientists have become increasingly interested in the idea that there may be a powerful link between the human brain and gut bacteria. And while a growing body of research has provided evidence of the brain-gut […]
And enjoy the new year by Schwartz, L.C.S.W. in A Shift of Mind 0 inShare Year after year, we make New Year’s resolutions that over time wither and fade into failed attempts to transform some aspect of our lives. The goals may range from health, exercise, relationships and finances all the way to […]
Ketamine Restores Ability to Experience Pleasure in Depressed Patients Within Minutes By Douglas Main Filed: 10/21/14 at 5:40 PM Ketamine Psychonaught / Wikimedia Commons Filed Under: Tech & Science, Drugs, Depression, Health and Medicine There are many faces to depression: sadness, hopelessness, trouble sleeping, lack of motivation, an inability to experience […]