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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
¿Qué es la depresión mayor o depresión clÃnica? Todos nos sentimos tristes y deprimidos en algún momento de nuestras vidas. Sin embargo, la depresión mayor, también conocida como depresión clÃnica, consiste en sentirse deprimido la mayor parte del dÃa y sin interés en actividades que antes disfrutamos. Algunos de los sÃntomas de la depresión mayor... Continue Reading →
What Is Depression? Depression is a brain disorder and a state of mind. The umbrella of depression includes: bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress syndrome, anxiety disorder and suicide. What Is Depression Awareness Month? Why is it important? Depression Awareness Month is an annual observed month. The month of October brings awareness to Depression as... Continue Reading →
¿Qué es la depresión? La depresión es un trastorno cerebral y un estado mental. El paraguas de la depresión incluye: trastorno bipolar, depresión posparto, sÃndrome 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 →
