Adjusting To Medical Conditions

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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

Seasonal Depression

Depressed woman suffering seasonal depression

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

Psilocybin Use For Treatment Of End-Of-Life Depression

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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

How To Combat Loneliness During Isolation

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

Can Psychotherapy Help With Depression?

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

What Causes Mood Disorders?

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