Anxiety During Pregnancy: Causes and Coping Skills
Pregnancy can come with a lot of emotional ups and downs. While pregnancy is often a rewarding journey, it can also involve stress and anxiety. Are you experiencing anxiety during your pregnancy? If so, it is important to find ways to manage your symptoms. Learning...
What Can Parents Do to Combat the Rising Suicide Rates in Teenagers?
Teenagers today are facing very different problems than their parents did, both as a larger society and in their personal lives. There's no question that most parents love their children and want to take an active role in supporting their mental health. However,...
Depression Risk Factors and Triggers
Major depressive disorder, or depression, is a serious mental health issue that can manifest in many different ways, from overwhelming sadness to social withdrawal. While there are a variety of signs and symptoms of depression to be aware of, it’s just as important to...
Postpartum Depression: How Long Can It Last in Mothers?
Are you feeling depressed after giving birth? Depression is a mood disorder that can come with serious symptoms. Left untreated, postpartum depression can continue to have a negative impact on your life. By seeking mental health treatment for your depression, you can...
What Parents Should Know About the Youth Mental Health Crisis
A national mental health crisis has been growing for several years. Teens are grappling with a lot of large-scale societal issues they can’t control. Climate change, school shootings and social unrest are just a few of the top drivers of anxiety and depression in...
Severe Anxiety: 3 Symptoms to Look For
Are you experiencing severe anxiety symptoms? From generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), there are many mental health conditions that can be associated with severe anxiety. Anxiety doesn’t manifest in the same way for everyone. If...
Treatment for Major Depression: A Brighter Outlook for College Students
When you have major depressive disorder, or depression, it can be difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But it’s there. While your mental health journey can have many roadblocks along the way, the right treatment can help you take control over your...
What You Should (and Shouldn’t) Say to Someone Who Is Depressed
When someone you love has depression, it can be hard to know what to say. Depression is a complex mental health disorder that affects over 5% of adults worldwide, so chances are, someone in your life may have depression. But how do you talk about it? While you want to...
The Complex Relationship Between Mental and Physical Health
The brain and the body are often thought of as completely different systems. They’re separate fields of study and have different doctors to treat them. But there are more connections between mental and physical health than you might think. Studies have shown that...