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...
What Is Codependence, and Is It a Personality Disorder?
Healthy relationships are based on a mutual give-and-take between both parties. When that balance gets disrupted, the relationship can become unhealthy. And if the relationship turns into one person constantly giving while the other one constantly takes, it can become...
How to Help Teens Cope With Summer Depression (Summer SAD)
Many teens spend the final weeks of the school year making plans and looking forward to summer fun. But for others, the last afternoon bell marks a very difficult transition. When summer weather heats up and school is out, this can be a time when environmental changes...
Accessible Interventions for Depression: A Guide for College Students
Everyone should be able to receive the mental health care they need. However, some options are more accessible than others. When you’re a college student, you may not have the time, energy or resources required to receive depression treatment like inpatient care....
Treatments for Severe Social Anxiety
If the thought of speaking in public, attending social gatherings or even just making small talk causes you persistent and overwhelming fear, you may be struggling with social anxiety. Social anxiety, or social phobia, is more than just feeling nervous before a big...