October is National Depression Awareness and Mental Health Screening month. An estimated 8.3% or 21 million American adults and a staggering 20% or 5 million children ages 12 to 17 suffer from major depression. How do you know if the physical and/or mental challenges you or a loved one is facing are depression, or just a really bad week? Not everyone experiences depression in the same…
Related Posts
Managing Election Year Stress: Coping Mechanisms for a Divisive 2024
Election season is underway, and the divisive nature of 2024 is leading to countless Americans feeling heightened anxiety and stress levels. No matter which side of the political aisle you lean toward, this election stress can have a devastating effect on your physical and mental health. Left unchecked, election stress or election anxiety can quickly
What is a Therapist and When Should I See One?
You walk into your therapist’s office, check in at the front desk, and take a seat in the waiting room. Your therapist calls you back to their office, you get settled in a comfy chair and then — you feel a wave of relief come over you. You take a deep breath. You think… finally,
Bipolar Definition: What is Bipolar and How Do I Handle It
Bipolar Disorder Overview Bipolar Disorder is a mental health condition that causes mood swings and various types of high and low mood episodes. In America, 5.7 million individuals live with bipolar disorder. Because there are many cyclical symptoms of bipolar disorder, receiving an accurate diagnosis when you live with bipolar disorder can be a challenge.