Depression

We all go through hard times with stress being a normal, even positive part of daily life. But, what happens when the stress becomes too much for a person to handle? Recognizing when a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis is vital in getting them the proper care they need. Whether you’re …

June is Men’s Mental Health Month, which provides an important opportunity to shine a light on a critical issue that often goes unaddressed in today’s world, the alarming global rate of suicide among men, underscoring the urgent need for increased awareness and support for men’s mental health, …

For those suffering from seasonal depression, or ‘Seasonal Affective Disorder’ (SAD), the oncoming of fall and winter can negatively impact their lives more than just the inconveniences of cold weather, snow, and icy conditions. For them, it’s much more than, “Ugh, it’s snowing,” or “The roads are …

There I stood amidst the storm, gasping for air. Curled into a ball on the living room floor, I wept, wondering what it would feel like to be whole again, to smile sincerely again, and to find joy in my life again. Depression. An unceasing battle I had watched impact so many of those around me, but …

Last January,  I wrote a blog about what you can do for someone struggling with depression. One year later, and what seems like several years into a pandemic, many of us have experienced or are experiencing depressive symptoms ourselves. Some of these symptoms include: Sadness, …