Why Women Are at Greater Risk for Depression Than MenDepression can affect anyone, regardless of gender, age, or background. However, research shows that depression in women is more common than in...reactions
How to Help Someone With Depression: 6 Things Not to SayLike with any illness, it is difficult for people to always know the "right" thing to say. Especially when trying to support...reactions
Unplugging to Recharge: How a Tech Detox Can Help DepressionThe world feels very loud today. Most people carry a tiny computer in their pockets. We use screens for school, work, and...reactions
Do You Talk About Your Depression?Recently, I was thinking about the question: How much do you say about your depression? If you are like me, the answer...reactions
New Year, Same MeI don't make New Year's resolutions. (But if you do, I think that’s great!) When I do, it makes me feel bad...reactions
Coping With Depression During the HolidaysI love the holiday season. I'm one of those moms who loves to move her kids' Elf of the Shelf buddies and...reactions
Searching for Joy Amid Treatment-Resistant DepressionLiving with major depressive disorder (MDD) is a constant daily battle. One method of coping with MDD is to find your joy...reactions
Tips for Taking Care of Yourself This ThanksgivingThe holidays are often shown as times of great joy and togetherness. But for many, especially those managing Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)...reactions
Depression and Dealing With Medical ConditionsMy psychiatric diagnoses are anorexia and borderline personality disorder, which are currently resolved, and major depressive disorder, which in the past was...reactions
World Behind Locked Doors: My First HospitalizationI awoke as the sun was rising, groggy and confused. In the next moment, I recalled what I had done just hours...reactions
A Guy With Depression…In my work as an independent consultant, I have a love-hate relationship to LinkedIn. On the one hand, it feels like a...reactions
Unraveling the Layers of Mental Health StigmaWhile several health conditions face problems related to stigma, the stigma around individuals with mental health conditions is some of the most...reactions
4 Methods for Managing Housework with DepressionIt is raining outside, which means my body physically hurts. So, I am sitting on the couch with my dogs. Unfortunately, I...reactions
Release Me: Depression and Loss of ControlWhat is the biggest depression-related hurdle to accomplishing your goals in your everyday life? Every person has a different answer to that...reactions
The Migraine and Depression Connection: Understanding the LinkImagine having a headache so bad it feels like thunder rumbling inside your head, making you sensitive to light and sound, and...reactions
Depression and Living AloneHumans crave social engagement. Relationships and community are vital to our well-being. Sometimes our social circle gets smaller for one reason or...reactions
Being Vigilant and Proactive Pays Off When You Are Suffering From DepressionIt's been almost eleven years since my most recent suicide attempt and psychiatric hospitalization which I attribute to a combination of taking...reactions
Depression's Relationship With AnxietyDepression and anxiety are the 2 most common mental health disorders. They have symptoms that overlap. For many people, depression and anxiety...reactions
What Is a Depressive Episode?Depression is a common mental illness. It affects about 5 percent of adults worldwide. Having a depressive episode is part of the...reactions
Coping With Depression FatigueDepression, which is sometimes called major depressive disorder (MDD) or clinical depression, is a common mental health issue. Symptoms of depression can...reactions
