The SARS-CoV-2 virus, infamously known as COVID-19, has been for the past year the world’s largest enemy. Taking into consideration everything that has happened since December 2019, COVID-19 had monumental impact on the health of everyone in the world. The Association for Psychological Science (APS) states that increased emotional and mental stress on an individual’s... Continue Reading →
At Home Treatment for PMDD (and even PMS)
Recently we made a post about Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), which is an extreme form of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) that many women experience. To recap, PMDD is a disorder that affects around 5% of the female population in America. Many women experience extreme mood swings, including bouts of depression, anxiety, panic, and irritability. They often... Continue Reading →
PMDD: Are you experiencing extreme PMS symptoms before your period?
In the United States, three out of four women report experiencing symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) before their monthly period. These symptoms can range from physical to emotional including cramping, irritability, headaches, etc. Some women also experience symptoms of depression and anxiety, but these can be very mild. Other women however, experience much greater symptoms... Continue Reading →
Childhood Trauma
What is childhood trauma? Childhood trauma is when something scary, violent, dangerous, or life threatening happens to a child between the age of 0 to 18 years old. Childhood trauma can happen to any child, at any time. It is important to note that trauma doesn't have to occur directly to the child, watching someone... Continue Reading →
Seasonal Affective Disorder
As the snow and winter draw closer and it becomes darker outside it can be challenging to keep the light and warmth inside of us on. For some this may be the time when they start experiencing feelings of sadness, loneliness, and hopelessness. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is called such due to the correlation between... Continue Reading →
Depression That Comes With Rheumatoid Arthritis
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) ? Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder, it occurs when the immune system attacks its own body tissues. RA affects the lining of the joints, causing pain and inflammation that can later result in joint deformity. In addition RA causes pain, stiff joints, fatigue, and it can also lead... Continue Reading →
October is Depression Awareness Month: Major Depression (Clinical Depression)
What Is Major or Clinical Depression? We all feel sad and low at some point in our lives. However, Major depression also known as clinical depression is feeling in a depressed mood most of the day, and having no interest in activities we once enjoyed. Some of the symptoms of major depression are: Fatigue or... Continue Reading →
Octubre es el mes de concientización sobre la depresión: Enfoque en depresión mayor (depresión clínica)
¿Qué es la depresión mayor o depresión clínica? Todos nos sentimos tristes y deprimidos en algún momento de nuestras vidas. Sin embargo, la depresión mayor, también conocida como depresión clínica, consiste en sentirse deprimido la mayor parte del día y sin interés en actividades que antes disfrutamos. Algunos de los síntomas de la depresión mayor... Continue Reading →
Octubre es el mes de concientización sobre la depresión
¿Qué es la depresión? La depresión es un trastorno cerebral y un estado mental. El paraguas de la depresión incluye: trastorno bipolar, depresión posparto, síndrome de estrés postraumático, trastorno de ansiedad y suicidio. ¿Que significa el mes de concientización sobre la depresión? ¿Por qué es importante? El Mes de Concientización sobre la Depresión es un... Continue Reading →