How to Recognize the Signs of Seasonal Depression So That You Can Nip It in the Bud
“Seasonal depression” is part of a more complex condition called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). People who have fall and winter pattern SAD are more likely to notice depression-like symptoms. These might include low energy or craving carbohydrate-rich foods. If...
What Is Alogia?
Alogia is a psychiatric symptom in which a person can only say very few words. Most often, people experiencing alogia will only speak when they are spoken to. They won’t elaborate or go into detail. This doesn’t necessarily mean that they don’t want to speak or...
Ever Been Told You Have “Control Issues”? We Explore What May Really Be Behind Controlling Behaviors
Most people who use control as a coping mechanism don’t really know they’re doing it — until a loved one or a co-worker tells them in exasperation, “You’ve got control issues.” If this has you feeling surprised or taken aback, know that you’re not the only one. ...
7 Ways Sleep Could Hinder (or Help) the State of Your Mental Health
Getting enough sleep helps you feel more emotionally resilient and decreases symptoms of anxiety and depression. Too much sleep, on the other hand, is often correlated with health problems. They could affect your circadian rhythms, leading to irregular bedtimes or...
How to Reduce Stress and Anxiety in Your Daily Life: 8 Tips
To some degree, expecting a bit of stress and anxiety in your life can help you prepare yourself to manage it better. Unfortunately, our society has normalized extremely high levels of stress. Many people need to work more than one job to support their family. Being...
6 Ways Setting Healthy Boundaries Can Help a Teen Take Control of Their Life
There are many “unwritten rules” when it comes to healthy, respectful relationships. For instance, a person isn’t supposed to air out another person’s secrets in front of others. It’s now becoming common to take out the “unwritten” aspect of those expectations and...
The Connection Between Antidepressants and Weight Gain
When you’re struggling with your weight in any way, it can be frustrating. Whether you want to lose weight or gain weight, it can be difficult not to let that struggle affect your mental health. A contributing factor for mental health conditions like major depressive...
Trauma Anniversary: When the Body Remembers a Traumatic Experience
Have you ever seen the movie “Groundhog Day”? It’s about a man who relives the same day, February 2, over and over again. At first, he does his best to distract himself, seeing no way to change or improve the situation. After a while, he starts to make strategic...
Poverty and Mental Health: 5 Ways the Two Are Closely Interwoven
No matter where you grew up, how you were raised or what jobs you’ve had, finances have probably been the source of your issues at some point or another. However, not having money to cover your bills, lack of access to basic living necessities, and going to bed hungry...