National Depression Hotline Depression and Why It May Be Worse in the Morning The symptoms of depression can take their toll on your everyday life, making it hard to carry out even mundane activities. However, if your depression feels particularly bad in the mornings, it’s not a figment of your imagination. This article explores the characteristics of depression, … Read more
Inextricably Linked: The Relationship Between BPD and PTSD PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder) often show up together, but it is important to note that these are two separate disorders. Although a great deal of research is being done on this topic, those studying the issue acknowledge — even in the scientific … Read more
Understanding the Diagnostic Process for Depression In 2023, nearly one-third of American adults reported signs or symptoms of depression. According to the same study, among adolescents in 2021, 29% of males and 57% of females reported possible depressive symptoms whereas 14% of males and 30% of female adolescents considered suicide. Overall, over 49,000 Americans were … Read more
The Connection Between Depression and Headaches Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the world today. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 3.8% of all people suffer from depression with around 5% of patients being adults. Depression presents a variety of signs that include both physical and emotional symptoms. Though … Read more
The Genetic Roots of Depression Depression is a prevalent and debilitating mental health disorder. Experts in the field estimate that it affects more than 21 million of America’s adults each year. However, youth are not exempt. The same specialists noted that 3.7 million youths between the ages of 12 and 17 could be affected. There’s … Read more
Does Depression Make You Tired? Depression can be exhausting. In fact, fatigue is so common in people who experience depression that experts have created a term called depression fatigue to describe the deep, energy-draining type of exhaustion that many people experience. Depression fatigue is one of the reasons why people living with depression often struggle … Read more
Understanding Depressive Episodes Everyone has experienced sadness at some time or another. Feeling depressed is a normal part of life in certain situations. However, there’s a notable difference between merely feeling depressed for a short time due to a loss or a string of bad luck and having an episode of depression. If you go … Read more
Does Depression Cause Headaches? The clinical term for depression is “depressive disorder.” It’s not just “feeling sad,” although that is one of the symptoms. Other signs include listlessness, loss of interest in things that you formerly enjoyed, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, and difficulty concentrating. Often, people experience multiple symptoms. Interestingly, sometimes, they experience these … Read more
Understanding the Link Between Depression and Memory Loss Do you find yourself spending more time looking for your lost keys or apologizing for missing appointments you forgot to put on your calendar? Is it possible there is a link between your memory loss and depression? Living With Depression Anyone dealing with depression understands that depression … Read more
Understanding PTSD: What It Is and How It’s Treated The realm of mental health disorders is vast, encompassing a variety of conditions that affect individuals across different walks of life. One such condition, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), presents a significant challenge and demands urgent attention and intervention. PTSD is a global health concern. The implications … Read more