The reduced sunlight and time spent indoors during the colder months can give anyone the “winter blues.” Some people experience more severe seasonal depression symptoms, especially those who live in places that receive little sunlight during the winter. Exposure to...
One of the first effects of alcohol use is being able to forget about your worries and feel good for a while. Many people who have depression start drinking for the temporary relief it provides. However, both untreated depression and long-term alcohol use come with...
Depression is more than feeling down or having a rough week. It’s a serious medical condition, but it’s also very common. In 2021, an estimated 21 million American adults had at least one major depressive episode. This number represents just under 10% of all U.S....
Life is hard sometimes, and it’s natural to feel low every now and then. Maybe your bills are higher this month than you budgeted for, or plans that you were looking forward to fell through. And it’s OK to feel sad or disappointed when these things happen. But you...
We always hear the phrase “You’re not alone” when talking about mental health conditions, like major depressive disorder. And it’s a common phrase because it’s absolutely true. Not only have more than 20 million U.S. adults experienced a depressive episode in the last...
As the days get shorter and the temperatures begin to drop, you may notice a subtle shift in your mood. The winter blues are a common feeling, but for some, it’s something more. This is called seasonal depression, or more formally, seasonal affective disorder (SAD)....
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