Reading Time: 4 Minutes October is Depression Awareness Month. One of the goals of bringing awareness to depression is to help increase the general population’s knowledge and understanding of depression and other mental health conditions that co-occur with depression. During the month, different organizations host live and online events, use social media tags, and promote awareness. Our daily habits […]
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The Prevalence of Depression Following a Traumatic Brain Injury
Reading Time: 3 Minutes Depression is a common complication that occurs after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Studies show that approximately 50% of individuals with a traumatic brain injury will experience depression in the first year, and nearly two-thirds of individuals with a traumatic brain injury will experience depression within seven years after the injury. Depression is a long-term […]
Early Warning Signs of Depression
Reading Time: 3 Minutes Major depressive disorder is a mental health disorder listed under the category of mood disorders. Symptoms range from sadness, changes in sleep and appetite, and low energy to problems with concentration, feelings of guilt, and suicidal ideations. Before these symptoms develop and interfere with daily living, there are warning signs that may be present. Alcohol […]
Post Holiday Anxiety and Depression
Reading Time: 3 Minutes With the cost of living crisis due to inflation and the lingering effects of COVID-19, returning to work after a holiday vacation can be stressful. For many, the holidays are a time to relax and unwind but coming out of the holiday season can be anxiety-provoking, especially if individuals are stressed about post-holiday finances, the […]
Billie Eilish Discusses Her History with Depression and Suicide
Reading Time: 2 Minutes Billie Eilish Discusses Her History with Depression and Suicide the five-time Grammy award winner, became the youngest winner in history at 18 years old. But her journey was not easy. On the way to her big wins, Billie struggled with clinical depression and suicidal ideations and felt utterly alone in the world. “I was so […]
The Relationship Between Trauma and Depression
Reading Time: 3 Minutes Trauma is the Greek word for “wound” and the Merriam Webster definition of trauma is: A: an injury (such as a wound) to living tissue caused by an extrinsic agent B: a disordered psychic or behavioral state resulting from severe mental or emotional stress or physical injury C: an emotional upset As a society, we […]
How to Talk To Your Partner About Your Depression
Reading Time: 3 Minutes Mental illness, including depression, carries a heavy stigma. Often we are embarrassed to talk about our feelings, our diagnosis, and the hurdles we face every day when we have depression. Even folks who are married for years, may struggle with telling their spouses about their new diagnosis, but what if you are in a new […]