Tag Archives: depression
Living with someone who lives with depression
The following is continuing series for Mental Health Month. There isn’t a play book when it comes to Mental Illness. This disease is different with each person. It fluctuates with microscopic changes that can occur daily and even hourly making management difficult….
Becoming Aware of Mental Health Month
I have Depression. Sounds strange right? Saying one is depressed leads to many assumptions. Even as I type this I find it hard to define depression as a medical condition. There are several types of depression. Chronic Depression, Seasonal Depression,…
April is Alcohol Awareness Month: Why do people drink and why is it so culturally acceptable?
Alcohol has been around for thousands of years. It’s a part of our culture and society and is a legal drug that’s easily available and inexpensive. It’s been a part of religious traditions since the dawn of religion and we…
Exercise is one prescription to treat depression
It seems a dose of exercise may be just the right amount of spring cleaning you need to raise your spirits. Some doctors believe that regular exercise can lift your mood, and even help prevent and improve mild to moderate…
Depression and teens: Your child may be more than just ‘moody’
It really resonated with me, the article I read a few months back, about another teen suicide. Michael Camilleri was a 17-year-old high school senior, captain of the soccer and baseball team, had a 4.3 GPA, was a member of…
Volunteers, anyone? Give back & get happy
A lot of us – myself included – muddle through November and December, fighting the holiday blues because we can’t afford to get all of the stuff that we see on TV. And some are missing loved ones that are…
Six Habits to Improve Mental Wellness
It began with a ton-of-bricks feeling in my chest and shortness of breath. I became dizzy and started sweating. It felt like a heart attack. I suddenly realized that I was going to die right there in the middle of European…
Difficulty Sleeping Through the Night? Don’t Brush It Off: It Could Be Sleep Apnea
Going to sleep at the end of the day should be like taking a deep breath of fresh air; immensely rejuvenating. I know that after a long work day, I’m ready to shut off the lights and get right to…
What You Need To Know About: Depression
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