When most people think about seasonal mental health changes, they associate shorter days and colder weather with depression symptoms. As kids go back to school and the holiday season ramps up, many people notice they feel less motivated or have lower energy. Seasonal...
Caring for someone with depression can take a toll on your emotions and your energy. Your relationship with your spouse is perhaps one of the most intimate and longstanding that you’ll have in your lifetime. When you love someone so deeply, it can be easy to put your...
Starting treatment for depression is a ray of hope that comes during some of your lowest moments. When you’ve tried one medication after another and you still have persistent symptoms, it can be very discouraging. There’s some evidence that Adderall and other...
“Just go for a run” isn’t a very compassionate way to respond to someone who’s feeling depressed. To some extent, however, it is good advice. Exercise is beneficial to improve depression symptoms in many people. It can lift your mood, boost your energy and improve...
While children’s moods and emotions can be very intense, they aren’t always able to express why they’re feeling what they’re feeling. There are all kinds of reasons why a child might have a persistent low mood and irritability. Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder...
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