If you suffer from a serious health problem, such as a chronic or life-threatening illness, such as cancer, or if you suffer from a major health event, such as a stroke, heart attack, or a debilitating injury, it can disrupt all aspects of your life. The onset of many serious health problems seems to come … Read more
When seasonal affective disorder (also known as seasonal depression) hits hard for those who are experiencing it, it is like a cold blast of air. However, there is more to this emotional disorder than just feeling down during the winter. Depression that is triggered by the changing seasons is known as seasonal depression and seasonal … Read more
There’s a rapidly increasing body of evidence that the psychoactive ingredient in magic mushrooms called Psilocybin is an effective treatment for end-of-life depression. Several studies over the past decade which investigated using pure psilocybin to treat depression and anxiety in cancer patients have found the psychedelic has a surprisingly large and long-lasting effect. Empathogenic medications … Read more
If the short, dark days of winter make you feel less energetic, and a bit down in the dumps, it’s natural (and it’s called the winter blues). But if you find that your winter blues are becoming more regular, or daily, it could be that you’re suffering from a case of the SADs. Seasonal depression, … Read more
The same study also found that over the course of 2020, to September, alcohol consumption had increased 14% overall for men, and 17% for women, with a 41% increase in heavy drinking (more than four drinks within 2 hours) for women. Research also found that drug abuse rose, with a survey in June by the … Read more
For someone living with depression, feeling as though you’re alone can truly impact your mental health. When it comes to Covid-19 though, you really are NOT alone. And in fact, the entire world is being impacted. Reach out to social media groups or chat rooms where you can talk to strangers – which for people … Read more
Loneliness is common, and at some point in life, we experience it at different levels. Normally, if we’re feeling lonely, we simply catch up with our friends or family. We head to the gym, out for coffee, go shopping. Anything that allows us to be around other people, so we simply don’t feel so alone. … Read more
Everyone feels sad from time to time, but depression is more than that. Depression is extreme feelings of sadness and despair that can last for days on end, interfering with all aspects of life. Depression isn’t something people can just snap out of, and it’s certainly not a sign of weakness. It is an illness … Read more
Mood disorders entail a wide array of mood problems such as bipolar disorder, depressive disorder, and dysthymic disorder. Research shows that over 20 million adults in America suffer from these mood disorders. Mood disorders are usually characterized by a distorted mood or emotional state, which interferes with your ability to function efficiently. You may experience … Read more