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Depression
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Could you be depressed?
Do you always feel tired or not like "you" anymore? Have you lost interest in hobbies that you used to love? Learn about depression, and get tips to help you feel more like yourself.
What parents need to know about college students and depression
Many college students struggle with depression or anxiety. As school resumes, be sure to talk about these conditions with your student, and brush up on symptoms and warning signs so you can step in with help, if needed.
Use mindfulness to improve well-being
If you've heard of or read about mindfulness — a form of meditation — you might be curious about how to practice it. Find out how to do mindfulness exercises and how they might benefit you.
Seasonal affective disorder explained
Are you starting to feel a little blue this winter? Long, dark days can affect your mood. Learn about seasonal affective disorder and how you can manage the symptoms.
When grief goes unacknowledged
The holiday can be a difficult time for many, especially if you are dealing with unacknowledged grief.
Answers about oft-questioned psychiatric medications
Taking medications on a daily basis can be a chore, but it becomes more challenging if there’s lack of understanding of or misconceptions about your medication. Many patients are skeptical about taking psychiatric medications. Here are the facts.
Offering support to the grieving
A traumatic event often causes deep-rooted, profound feelings. Depending on the nature of the event, those feelings may be fear, confusion, grief or a combination of emotions. Feelings of traumatic grief are complex and encompass many challenges and reactions — both emotional and physical. In order to effectively support someone who is grieving, you must first understand grief’s nuances.
Depression — Let's snap out of expecting to snap out of it
Depression is an illness that often is mistakenly thought of as a condition that can be overcome with positive thinking. It's not that easy or simple.
Winter, the holidays and depression
For many people, the winter holiday season is a joyous time filled with family, friends and great food. But for some people, it can be quite the opposite, causing stress, sadness and even depression. Let’s discuss some common questions about what causes seasonal depression and what you can do to prevent it.