The 2020 tax season is almost upon us, with the deadline for federal income tax returns on the horizon. This usually means a lot of things. You are going to be working more, doing paperwork and potentially feeling stressed about your financial situation. There is no doubt that the 2020 tax season can heighten your […]
Anyone who has ever suffered from depression will have probably been told at some point to work out and address what their triggers are. Triggers are the things that bring on your feelings of depression and they are different for everyone. Recognizing these triggers is vital if you are going to overcome your depression but […]
Stress can have different effects on different people. For some people, stress can be incredibly motivating. These people tend to thrive on the pressure of a tight deadline or a difficult problem that needs to be solved. There are other people, however, for whom stress is the worst thing in the world and the slightest […]
Finding motivation with depression to do things when you are depressed or anxious can be incredibly difficult. While you may feel as though you should do things, finding the energy and motivation to do them can be extremely difficult. The fact that you feel as though you should be doing something but you can’t find […]
Financial problems and depression often go hand in hand. If for whatever reason, your finances get out of control, it is easy to spiral into a state of depression or serious anxiety. If you are feeling anxious or depressed about your money, then it is important that you seek help from either a trained professional […]
Setting yourself goals can be a huge step towards making positive changes in your life and helping you challenge mental health issues. Setting goals can be a difficult task at the best of times, so goal-setting, when depressed, can be incredibly difficult. It is important that you focus on setting goals that are attainable and […]
The holidays can be a fun time of year but for those who suffer from a mental illness, they can also be one of the most daunting periods. They can be a time of intense pressure from both your professional and your private life, with constant invitations to events and family get-togethers. There are steps […]
Psychodynamic was founded in the early 1900s by Sigmund Freud and it puts focus on the subconscious part of our minds, in the belief that this will help us identify patterns and behaviors more clearly. The practice has not been used as much in recent decades with many theorists and psychiatrists favoring more modern approaches […]
leHealthy habits for seniors has become a very important topic these days. Maybe that’s because everyone wants longevity. But old age presents its own set of challenges and good health during this phase of life isn’t guaranteed. But that isn’t saying wellness and happiness are absent from the senior years. Healthy aging is possible. And […]
According to the Geriatric Mental Health Foundation, 15% of people aged over 65 in the U.S. battle depression. The numbers are even higher in nursing homes and hospitals. But late-life depression isn’t only happening in the U.S. A cross-sectional study (n=28,796, mean age 74) found that this type of depression affected 35 percent of Southern […]