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 […]
Healthy 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 […]
Depression is a severe and life-threatening mental disorder that severely affects the quality of your life and suppresses your level of happiness. Over the years, depression has become prevalent between Americans. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, more than 15 million Americans suffer from depression every year. Depression makes you feel sad […]