We’re all probably familiar with the following terms: a blue mood, a bit of a funk, under the weather, and not 100%. They’re all catch-phrases referring to that experiential state of being when one has dropped a notch or two below their usual operating level. In addition to being accustomed to hearing those phrases, we’ve [...]
For people living with bipolar disorder, they cycle through intense elevated periods called mania and severe low periods called depression. These extremely high-highs and low-lows become a pattern in their lives. Maybe you’ve questioned if your drastic mood shifts are actually a more serious condition like bipolar disorder. What is the Definition of Bipolar Disorder? [...]
Have you ever had concerns that you may be experiencing signs of depression? This is a difficult topic to navigate, and it’s often hard to discuss. Before thinking that depression could never occur in your life, understand that this common mental health issue does not discriminate. Understanding the Signs of Depression Depression can affect [...]
Depression is a huge issue across the United States. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that some 5-12 percent of the entire population will experience a major depressive episode in any given year. A major depressive episode can be absolutely crippling and can leave the sufferer completely unable to function. Thus, depression will [...]
Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health conditions today. It affects millions of people across America and can be devastating to both the sufferer and those around them. An estimated 6.7% of adults (National Institute of Mental Health [NIMH], 2015) suffer from depressive symptoms and it is particularly prevalent in those between [...]
Bipolar disorder can be an incredibly difficult condition to live with. Those who suffer from this illness may have to endure periods of drastic change in their mood and may find the constant emotional turmoil very challenging. To add to the complexity, bipolar can often cause you to experience periods of ‘high’ or ‘manic’ [...]
Depression is complicated; it can be present in someone’s life for months or even years, gradually getting worse before anyone figures out what’s wrong. According to studies, millions of people will suffer from a depressive disorder this year. What’s unfortunate is that out of all these suffers, fewer than a third of them will [...]
