What to Do When You Feel Like Giving Up
Have you reached a point where you think nothing else matters? Perhaps you believe that nothing you say or do will change anything, and it would be better if you just gave up. Many individuals [...]
What Is the Link Between Introversion and Depression?
Do you avoid large parties or social events and find excuses to stay home? If so, you may be an introvert. Introverted people tend to listen more than speak, prefer quiet time compared to a [...]
How Alcohol Impacts Depression
It is common knowledge that alcohol is a downer, causing you to have less energy and decreased moods. However, individuals still turn to alcohol to self-medicate symptoms of depression. Doing this can worsen symptoms of [...]
Can Sharing Comfort Meals on Social Media Help Depression?
Can sharing about a mental health disorder bring people together? There is one group on social media where it seems to be working. People are getting together and sharing their “depression meals” on Facebook. A [...]
How Did Cooking Save Kevin Curry’s Life?
Fitness expert Kevin Curry was suffering from depression after the loss of his job and his girlfriend. Just as Curry was about to end his life, he got a phone call from his counselor, who [...]
Can Saying “You Need Help” Hurt Someone With Mental Illness?
If a friend told you “you need help,” how do you think you would react? Would you be touched someone cared — or would you be offended? Defensive? Deny, you have a problem? Sometimes the [...]
What is the Link Between Bipolar Disorder and Migraines?
A migraine headache creates a throbbing pain in your head and other symptoms such as sensitivity to light, nausea, or vomiting. People who have bipolar episodes can experience migraines more than people who do not [...]
How Can Depression Affect Your Body?
Your body tends to respond to its thoughts; for example, if you think you are hungry, your stomach may start to growl. While depression is considered a mental health disorder, there are many ways that [...]
How Physical Touch Improves Mental Health
For thousands of years, humans have relied on touch as a means of communication, comfort, signaling, and more. Such a standard activity is often overlooked and taken for granted, but did you know it has [...]
Signs of a Depression Relapse
Despite what many people believe, depression treatment does not cure the disorder. Instead, it helps individuals learn to manage their symptoms for a happy, healthy, and productive life. However, it is possible to experience a [...]
