Did you know that close to half of all Americans will suffer from a mental health problem at some point in their lives? And, on top of that over 21 million Americans have at least one addiction. The numbers for both depression and addiction are very high, but is there a link? Depression is very common among people with… Read More Are Depression and Addiction Related? Your Questions, Answered
Although talking about mental-health issues is still taboo today, many people are aware of its effects on life. And yet, very few among us treat their mental health with the care that it needs. What Is Mental Health? Mental health is your ability to process emotions, make decisions, stay focused, keep up relationships, etc. Or,… Read More Why You Should Take Care Of Your Mental Health
Have you been diagnosed with depression, anxiety, or some other mental illness? Considering taking medication for it? If so, there are some things that you should know. Curious as to what these things are? Then read on. Here are 4 things to know before taking medication for mental illness. 1. You’re Probably Going to Be… Read More 4 Things to Know Before Taking Medication for Mental Illness
There’s no doubt about it – modern living is very stressful, and while stress is a word that gets thrown around and misused quite a lot to describe things that are a bit annoying or undesirable, stress is a real thing that can cause real problems. While it’s said that a little bit of… Read More The Real Dangers Of Stress And How To Avoid Them
1. Start small Getting off the couch last winter during my previous serious depression was often quite challenging to do. But with the assistance of my therapist, we were able to set small achievable exercise objectives. I had no reason or excuse not to walk every day for 10 minutes. Contact the Clarity Clinic to… Read More Managing Bipolar Condition
It’s that time of year again, when many of us simply want to don our favourite woolly socks, curl up under the blanket, order take in and declare a new decree – ‘thou shalt not have to go outside unless the sun is shining!’ Even researchers agree that our moods and emotions can vary depending… Read More 5 Easy Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
In the fast paced, increasingly impersonal and rigorously demanding 21st century, nobody in their right mind could deny that life can take a toll. Sometimes it feels like all we can do to get out of bed in the morning and stare down the day. In an era where people are working longer and harder… Read More Everyday Mistakes That Can All Add Up To Ruin Our Mental Health
(image) If you have never experienced depression, then it will be difficult to know how somebody is feeling. It’s not the same as being ‘depressed’ about something, such as relationship issues or money problems, though those factors can lead to depression. Often, a person with depression is unable to answer why they are feeling low,… Read More Supporting Somebody With Depression: What You Can Do
Image source Whether you’re prone to suffering from bouts of depression, or even if you just get down in the dumps from time to time, it’s natural, that you will want to do anything you can to boost your mood and start feeling better as soon as possible, but there are some things, which although… Read More What You SHOULDN’T Do When You’re Depressed
Millions of women suffer from depression every single year. It is by far the most common mental health problem in the world today. If you’re feeling sad, it’s always sensible to mention it to your doctor. There is a lot of help out there, and you don’t have to take medication if you object. However,… Read More Don’t Let Depression Control You