depression

When something poses a threat to our well-being it is considered stress. Some levels of anxiety get us going in a positive direction and are good for us, but when the stress hurts both our mental and physical health of course it is not good for us. One of the biggest problems is that stressors ...click here to read more

There tends to be somewhat of a scary association when it comes to any kind of therapy that involves electricity or electric volts. When you think of the area of depression or anxiety associated with electricity, the mental image you get could really be a disturbing one to boot. The image appears in many Hollywood ...click here to read more

You have likely heard that married people tend to be healthier and live longer than unmarried people but now experts are saying if you are married with children the scale could tilt the other Depression, Anxiety and Your Children Well-known author and Harvard psychology professor, Daniel Gilbert has gone on record saying parents are less ...click here to read more

You have likely heard the term, whether it be for the holidays or for someone you know: Fat and jolly. While it might be slightly oversimplifying the idea, it turns out that new research is showing that there is a variation of this theory, and science could have begun to find out more information about ...click here to read more

The holidays should be a time to relax and enjoy family and friends but unfortunately many people experience stress, anxiety and depression during the holiday season. Sources of Holiday Stress, Anxiety and Depression There are many reasons why people experience stress and anxiety around the holiday season, including: Too many commitments – agreeing to attend ...click here to read more

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that one in four Americans suffer from some type of mental health problem. Only one in 7 suffer from serious mental illness; however the need for medical care for the various mental health issues that face U.S citizens puts a big strain on the health care industry. Mental ...click here to read more

The cold winter season is strongly associated with the occurrence of seasonal affective disorder, or a mood disorder characterized by depression that occurs only during a specific season of the year.  Although most of the reported cases of this mental health disorder happen in the winter, other individuals experience this depression during other seasons, such ...click here to read more

Weight gain can be an ominous sign to many people, especially when they have tried many different diets and just can’t shed the pounds. For those who are already obese the situation is even more frightening. Obesity can lead to all sorts of serious health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. According to ...click here to read more

A recent medical report explains that depression is a normal human experience.  Is the pharmaceutical industry taking advantage of this mental health condition? Mental health pertains to the emotional condition of an individual that allows him or her to function on a daily basis.  When a person does not feel emotionally stable, his or her ...click here to read more

An overactive bladder can cause stress and anxiety and it can be harmful to your overall mental health. Overactive bladder syndrome is a condition that affects the storage function of your bladder and it leads to sudden, frequent and uncontrollable urges to urinate. In contrast to a healthy bladder, this condition can cause the urge ...click here to read more

As you age life begins to get more serious, little by little as stress begins to pile on.  All of the little stresses begin to add up and your life may not only become stressful, it may become dull and boring.  This can lead to serious emotional and mental health issues including depression.  If you ...click here to read more

While everyone is prone to reaching for a snack after a long day, or in celebration of an event, are you really aware of what is considered normal when it comes to your eating habits? If you find yourself reaching for food for comfort, or to relieve some sort of emotional stress or pain, it ...click here to read more

Headaches, nausea, and spotting between periods are a few of the common side effects of taking the birth control pill, but people don’t normally associate the contraceptive with mental health. Medical professionals tend to be conflicted about whether or not birth control has a significant impact on a woman’s mental health; however, some research indicates ...click here to read more

Most of us have had an overflowing cupboard, closet or drawer from time to time, but when people acquire and don’t throw away a large number of items it is referred to as hoarding. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, about 5 per cent of the world population suffers from clinical hoarding. Hoarding ...click here to read more