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Suicide: The Other Pandemic
For the majority of us, September marks the start of Autumn. A long-awaited season bringing brisk air, warm apple cider, and the beautiful turning of leaves. But we mustn’t...
How To Support a Loved One Going Through Depression
With over 17 million American adults suffering from major depressive disorder (1), it’s not unlikely that you may know someone who is currently living with this condition....
Is it Depression or ADHD? You Could Have Both
Both Depression and Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are very commonin our population. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH, 2021) shows statistics that...
Why Are Women More Susceptible To Depression?
Extensive research has revealed that one in eight women develop depression at some point in their lives, which is twice the rate of cases compared to men. (1) But why is that?...
Too Close to Home: Filipino Suicide and Depression
Many Asian Americans, especially Filipino Americans, struggle with mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, and suicide. In fact, young Filipina women experience greater...
Antidepressants: How Does It Treat Depression?
A Word on Pill Shaming There are a number of reasons that prevent people from seeking, and ultimately receiving mental healthcare. Clearly, structural barriers...
The Neuroscience of Depression
What is Depression? One of the world’s leading causes of disability, depression is a mental illness that is frequently experienced with symptoms of dejected moods, disinterest,...
How To Talk To Someone Struggling With Depression
There are many symptoms of depression, including loss of energy, loss of appetite, negative thoughts of death or self-harm, lack of motivation in school and at work, weight loss...
Visualizing My Depression & Deciding to Be Through With It!
When I visualize my depression, I like to think of a block. A large, muddy cube that stands between me and everything else. I like to think of my depression this way because it...
