You can effectively deal with depression by staying connected to others, taking care of your health, and reaching out to a ...

No one is immune to depression. It can occur in those who are susceptible by virtue of family history or biology; chronic poverty, disease, or deprivation; or childhood experience that resets ...

The feeling of constant sadness can sometimes weigh you down to a level where you start feeling a sense of emptiness that takes over your demeanour. It suddenly becomes impossible to get out of bed.

What you eat is inexplicably tied to your mood. Foods rich in omega-3s, probiotics, and fruits and vegetables may all help you battle depression.

Given that Facebook have 1.79 billion monthly active users, there is no doubt that it is a popular social platform. The irony of Facebook – a platform designed to make us more sociable – is that the ...

If you have negative thoughts or suicidal feelings, resources are available to help. In the US, call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988; in the UK, call the Samaritans at 116 123; and in Australia ...

The cold weather makes it harder for older people to get out, which can increase feelings of isolation and loneliness. Then, at age 60, she began psychotherapy she describes as “life-changing.” What ...

The summer blues — it’s not just an expression. As it turns out, it can be part of an actual medical condition. “We call that summer seasonal affective disorder, or summer SAD,” said Christina Lee, ...

Right At Home Kalamazoo shares tips on how to help prevent senior loved ones being isolated during cold, winter months. During the holidays, seniors experience a flurry of activity and companionship, ...

When two individuals choose to form a marital union, their decision has enormous power—for better or for worse—over the quality of their lives. Their marriage can bring them infinite blessings or can ...

’Tis the season for recognizing seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Just don’t expect to find SAD in diagnostic handbooks. As a memorable term, SAD “stuck in the general public, and to some extent ...

Then, at age 60, she began psychotherapy she describes as “life-changing.” What made it so powerful, she told me, was that the therapist helped her let go of shame. “I’d be beating up on myself and ...