What Everyone Needs to Know About Suicide
The following article addresses the topics of suicide and death openly. Please do not read this if you are triggered by these types of conversations. Take care and reach out for help if you need it. If you have thoughts of suicide, please seek immediate health care. Go to your nearest emergency room or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. You matter.…
The Future of Depression Treatment
The Future of Depression Treatment The World Health Organization reports that about 264 million people globally experience depression. While people with depression can have similar symptoms, each person with the disorder experiences it in unique ways. For example, the disorder can be brought on by different causes, and people respond to treatments differently. The first-line treatment options for depression include cognitive-behavioral therapy and antidepressant…
Do You Have Seasonal Affective Disorder?
Do You Have Seasonal Affective Disorder? Although the fall and winter months are filled with holiday cheer for many people, this time of year can be much harder for others. Every year, millions of people across the country experience low moods and other depressive symptoms during the coldest, darkest months. For some people, this condition is more than just the “winter blues.” It’s a…
What Patients Should Know Before Taking Antidepressants
What Patients Should Know Before Taking Antidepressants When it comes to treatments for depression, there is a lot of misinformation out there. Unfortunately, these myths sometimes keep people from getting the help they need or cause unnecessary anxiety when they do decide to get help. For example, many patients feel extremely nervous about starting antidepressants. While patients should use caution when taking all medication,…
How to Tell if Your Child or Teen May Have Depression
Clinically Edited & Approved by: Deena Altman, PA-C How to Tell if Your Child or Teen May Have Depression An adolescent dies from suicide every 100 minutes, making it the third leading cause of death for people ages 15 to 24. Even after teens and children overcome depression, it can have long-lasting effects on their brains. Untreated depression can cause the brain to deteriorate,…
Postpartum Depression: Unique Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatments
Postpartum Depression: Unique Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatments The weeks following labor and delivery often bring about intense emotions, even when all parties remain healthy and everything goes as planned. While some low moods, crying, and confusion are normal, some new mothers experience debilitating emotions in the postpartum period. When new parents experience postpartum depression, it can mimic major depression and other mood disorders in…
5 Surprising Depression Symptoms
5 Surprising Depression Symptoms When many people think of depression, they picture someone with extreme sadness who cries a lot. They may also picture someone who cannot get themselves out of bed or complete their daily routines. While depression can manifest in those ways, some people with depression never have these symptoms. It’s important for people to know the common and surprising symptoms of…
How Behavioral Change Can Improve Your Mood
How Behavioral Change Can Improve Your Mood Everyone has rough days sometimes. Problems at work, frustrating interactions with family, or even hormonal changes can cause negative feelings to dwell. Think about how you deal with days like this? Do you grab a pint of ice cream and binge your favorite show? Do you isolate yourself and wallow in those negative feelings? Do you lash…
Is Anger a Symptom of Depression?
Is Anger a Symptom of Depression? Angry outbursts happen even when we try to stay calm. We all know how difficult it can to try and manage anger. A persistent problem with irritability and angry outbursts, even in the face of small triggers, may be more than just a bad mood or a personality problem. It may be a symptom of clinical depression. According…
Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month
Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month Why Mental Health Awareness is Important A nonprofit organization called Mental Health America started observing may as Mental Health Awareness month in 1949. Now, millions of participants across the country observe the occasion through local events, documentary screenings, and online media. Through each of these actions, Mental Health Awareness Month helps the 46.6 million American adults and million of…
