By Vanessa Paredes Nov 13, 2019 Statistics show that over 17 million adults experience depression, and more than 40 million battle anxiety disorder in the United States. For those dealing with either, or both—know that you are not alone. Many times, people suffering from anxiety or depression simply want to stay home and avoid social […]
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has quickly become one of the biggest names in Hollywood opening up about depression. View video interview click here. “Depression doesn’t discriminate, and I thought that was an important part of the narrative if I was going to share a little bit of my story of the past,” he said. “Regardless […]
Depression comes in many forms. Sometimes, it’s a short-term condition as a result of recent loss or trauma. But for many people, depression is a lifelong battle that comes and goes. Most of us probably know a friend, family member, co-worker, or neighbor that has struggled with the weight of depression. Perhaps we have struggled […]
Depression is a mental illness that can affect people of any age, gender or socioeconomic status. Depression can cause feelings of persistent sadness and loss of interest. It can affect how a person thinks, feels, and acts, making it difficult to manage the day-to-day activities of life. Depression can follow a period of time or […]
Amanda Southworth came up with AnxietyHelper to help teens with mental health issues. Here’s how it works and how to know if a mental health app is helpful. Can smartphone apps help people cope with anxiety and depression? A 16-year-old software developer in California thinks they can. Amanda Southworth is the young creator behind AnxietyHelper, […]
Acts of kindness, self-care, and gratitude are some of the ways you can beat back depression during the cold month of January. If you feel depressed in January, it’s not just in your head. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and post-holiday blues can hit hard after the parties and tinsel fade away. The disorder, in fact, […]