From time to time, you may experience sadness or stress that can go away on its own. However, when there is a persistent feeling of hopelessness, emptiness, irritability, or little interest in activities you may have once enjoyed, it may be caused by depression. ...
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), roughly 52.9 million adults in the U.S. live with a mental illness. Of those 52.9 million adults, only 24.3 million received mental health services in the past year. For those living with mental illness, the...
As we approach the end of the year, we suddenly find ourselves reflecting on the goals we accomplished this year while looking forward to the goals we plan to accomplish in the coming year. Perhaps we want to eat a bit healthier or work out more frequently. Maybe we...
What are you doing for the holidays? You may have heard this question before from a colleague, a peer, or even in passing as the holidays are starting to come in full swing. As a society, we often associate this time of the year with gatherings and traditions with our...
The holiday season is viewed as one of the most cheerful times of the year full of celebrations, parties, and a plethora of other gatherings with friends and family. However, for many of us, the holiday season brings a daunting array of demands that can contribute to...
As the holiday season draws near, we begin to see houses streaming with decorations of pumpkins and ghosts, then soon after Christmas lights and reindeers. The external pressure to get into the holiday cheer and dress up in a costume or engage in various social...
