Mental Health Awareness Week: Exploring Treatment Options
Mental illness is a physical illness of the brain that causes disturbances in thinking, behavior, energy or emotion that make it...
Why Does My Teenager Battle with Low Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is simply how you feel about yourself and how you judge your worth. This evaluation has a profound impact on...
Persistent Depression Disorder
Persistent depression disorder formerly referred to as dysthymic disorder differs from major depressive disorder in that the symptoms usually wax and...
Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is a type of depression that occurs in new mothers after giving birth to their baby. It is most...
Combating Seasonal Teen Depression in the Summer
Updated on 07/03/23 Seasonal teen depression during the summer may sound oxymoronic. After all, isn’t seasonal depression more common during the...
How to Talk About Depression to Friends and Co-workers
Depression is a mood disorder that affects 15 million adults in the United States and can have a drastic effect on...
For Parents and Teenagers: Expectations Before Starting Depression Treatment
The major depressive disorder affects more than 15 million adults in the United States and presents with feelings of sadness, sleep...
Working in the Food Industry with an Addiction
Whether it is chopping fresh vegetables, picking out raw meat, preparing a delicate chocolate dessert or serving a patron a delicious...
How Perfectionism Drastically Differs From OCD
Perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are two distinct concepts, despite some similarities. OCD is a psychological disorder that is associated with...