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 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 →
“Depression is a lonely, desperate battle to feel alive.”-anonymous. Depressed, an emotion, a state of being, a mental health condition. Everyone is capable of feeling the emotion of being depressed, everyone is capable of developing a mental health diagnosis that categorizes as a mood or depressive disorder according to a set of criteria. Yet,... Continue Reading →
I recently interviewed a friend to talk about her experience with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and anxiety attacks. I’ve known her for a couple of years, and I have seen first-hand what her anxiety and depression have looked like, as well as sitting through a panic attack with her. We discussed some questions and answers... Continue Reading →
In the pursuit for understanding the link between food and mental health, research has turned to investigating the role that inflammation plays on depression. Many of the modern diets focus on anti-inflammatory foods as a way to decrease inflammation in chronic physical illnesses. We are now finding that inflammation also has a negative affect on... Continue Reading →
Vitamin D is a nutrient known for being absorbed through the sun, but during this time of year in this part of the world, we do not have the luxury of the sun’s beautiful rays as much as we would during the summer months. So, what can one do if they... Continue Reading →
I am often asked how do I know if I should go to therapy? This is an excellent question and odds are if you are asking yourself this, it is probably time to seek help. Of course we all have times in life when we feel overwhelmed, stressed out, and down. So if we all... Continue Reading →
Have you ever been at a place in your life where you think, “I don’t know if I can make it”? The journey is long, it has been exhausting, and mental fatigue has set in. Sounds a little like what life in general can become. Maybe it’s a medical condition that is chronic, offering glimmers... Continue Reading →
Do you or a loved one suffer from depression? Have you been feeling empty or hopeless and do not know what to do? - Take a look at the criteria that falls under major depressive disorder (provided by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition) to further understand depression and contact us... Continue Reading →
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