Addressing the Question – Is Depression a Sin? A lot of people, particularly in Christian communities, question: Is depression a sin? This question comes from trying to know how mental health fits with faith. Some think depression happens because of wrongdoing while...
Tinnitus is more than only a ringing in ears and it’s a persistent sound that can interfere with everyday life and emotional well-being. People mostly notice a strong link between tinnitus and depression or wondering if one might cause or worsen the other. For those...
Depression is more than feeling unhappy. It can disturb your body and mind equally in lots of ways. Depressed people may feel exhausted, faint or even have attacks. It can also make it tough to think clearly and recall things or make decisions. Long-term stress, sleep...
Introduction Depression is not only about feeling sad. It is a severe health problem that disturbs both your body and mind. One common difficulty people face is a lack of motivation which makes even small tasks feel very tough. Getting out of bed, cleaning or...
Topics Covered in This Guide Adderall affects brain chemicals, impacting both focus and mood. Some users may feel sad, irritable, or depressed, especially with high doses. Stopping suddenly can trigger low mood or withdrawal symptoms. At-risk groups: non-ADHD users,...
1: Introduction: Depression is an issue that disturbs lots of people all over the world, even Christians. Some believers feel only embarrassed, thinking their unhappiness means they have weak faith. However, what does the Bible say about depression displays that...
Introduction Feeling depressed can make simple tasks seem hard. You might feel tough to concentrate, feel exhausted, or overlook things easily. How to focus on studying when depressed is something lots of students wonder about. You are not alone. Having anxiety while...
Introduction Question yourself, "Have I fallen out of love, or am I depressed?" Many people think this way when they start observing distance in their relations. It's tough to tell the change between falling out of love and depression, as both can cause lose interest,...
Introduction Does living with depression mean you're neurodivergent? This question is making a lot of discussion among mental health specialists, advocates, and people living with mood disorders. The answer is essential as it disturbs how people get their identity,...
Introduction What is depression? Depression is a health problem that disturbs not only the mind but also the emotions. Depression causes long-term sadness, loss of interest in things, and trouble doing everyday tasks. It disturbs millions of people's lives around the...
By Hannah O'Grady, LMSW I know, I know, you’ve heard it all before: take your meds, sleep 7-9 hours per night, an apple a day keeps the doctor away, etc. etc. Most of us can recite these recommendations in our sleep, and I personally can’t remember the last time I...
By J.P. Consiglio, LMHC Picture this: It’s a cool autumn afternoon. The leaves outside have been turning vibrant reds, yellows and oranges as they fall toward the ground below. Your family is outside, raking the leaves into a perfect pile that they will soon plunge...
by Thanos Nioplias, LMHC After a long winter of social distancing, isolation and several rounds of quarantine, the spring of 2021 has finally sprung! For many, spring and the warm weather that comes with it offer unique opportunities to set new goals, change...
By Hudi Kowalsky, LMHC Recent events at the global, national and local levels have left many of us feeling uncertain. Our offices and leisure spaces have been shuttered due to COVID-19. We have been forced to spend more time in solitude, and we have been denied many...
By Becca Brodoff, PsyD Over the past few months, I’ve noticed a shift in myself and in my patients. When COVID-19 was first showing up in the U.S., anxiety was running high. Most people were overwhelmed by the uncertainty of the illness and how it would affect them...
By Staci Berkowitz, Ph.D. We are now in the midst of a COVID-19 crisis. If you are a human on this planet right now, you have likely experienced any number of emotions that are normative reactions to crisis situations, including fear, anxiety, sadness, frustration,...
By Nikki Eskenasi, PsyD Throughout the past few years, the phenomenon of FOMO, or the fear of missing out, has plagued many of us at one time or another. In the age of social media, and particularly around the holiday season, we may find ourselves making comparisons...
By Yoni Sobin, PsyD Lesson #1: Origin Stories “A hero can be anyone. Even a man doing something as simple and reassuring as putting a coat around a little boy’s shoulders to let him know that the world hadn’t ended.” Batman reflected these words at the end of The Dark...
By Thanos Nioplias, LMHC Most people believe that the primary symptom of depression is sadness. Even though this perception is somewhat accurate, depression is, in reality, a much more complicated state that includes not only negative emotions but also physiological...
