Can You “Catch” Depression?
Author: Shernide Delva Depression is a disease that is not like the common cold. You cannot “catch” depression, but being around people who are going through mental health issues can affect you and your emotions. So is depression contagious? Not exactly, however, the answer is complicated. A person’s susceptibility to certain behaviors is significantly . . . . Continue Reading
Bipolar Disorder: What You Need To Know
While the occasional up and down mood is a normal part of life, those with bipolar disorder go through extreme mood changes that can significantly affect their quality of life. During episodes of mania and depression, some people with bipolar disorder learn to use substances to self-medicate. Because of this, bipolar disorder and drug addiction . . . . Continue Reading
Florence Welch Reveals Past Struggles With Alcoholism
Florence Welch, the lead singer of the band Florence and the Machine, recently opened up about her decision to get sober in the last year of her twenties. The 29-year-old admitted to going on a destructive path that ultimately led her to desire healing in her life. Now, despite her pre-show jitters, she says . . . . Continue Reading
5 Common Misconceptions about Antidepressants
I’ll be honest, the first time I heard about someone close to me taking antidepressants, I responded with an uninformed misconception. While I was empathetic towards the situation, having dealt with depression and anxiety issues myself, I assumed taking the medication was a quick-fix solution. You had to be tough in this world, right? Taking . . . . Continue Reading
Medical Marijuana to Treat Menstrual Cramps?
With several states in the country legalizing marijuana, either medically or recreationally, many are trying to get their hands on the expanding market. Whoopi Goldberg has been a long-time advocate of marijuana use. In an interview to Vanity Fair, Goldberg announced that she plans to launch a medical marijuana line to treat menstrual cramps. The . . . . Continue Reading
The Inside Scoop on Why Habits Are so Hard to Break
When we are striving to make positive changes to our lives, one must ponder why it is so difficult to break habits in the first place. Why are old habits so endearing when we know the damaging effects? Even when we know that our behavior is destructive, our habits are still so hard to break. . . . . Continue Reading
Why Expressing Your Emotions Should be Your New Years Resolution
Author: Shernide Delva “New Year. New Me.” That’s what many say as the clock strikes midnight and another year has passed. However, although the New Year brings a positive outlook, it also brings new challenges. As much as we all want a perfect New Year, the truth is both good and bad will happen to . . . . Continue Reading
1 in 4 Doctors Suffer From Depression Symptoms
The medical profession is a stressful place to be in. Becoming a doctor is a very long enduring process that can take over a decade. Being one is even more challenging. Now, research reveals that one in four doctors in the early stages of their careers suffer from signs of depression. This is bad news, . . . . Continue Reading
How Happiness Looks Like in Our Brain
Author: Shernide Delva Many wonder how to obtain happiness. Some may ponder what happiness even is. Few, however, wonder how happiness actually looks like in the brain. Now researchers have discovered the answer to happiness, from a neurological perspective. Happiness, according to the study, is a combination of happy emotions and satisfaction of life coming together in . . . . Continue Reading
Depressive Thoughts Interfere With Memory
You may think your depression is only affecting your mood but recent research reveals your depression may be putting a damper on your memory too. A new study, from the Center for Brain Health at The University of Texas at Dallas, shows that depressive thoughts linger for longer periods of time and reduce the amount . . . . Continue Reading