Relationships and Major Depressive Disorder: Navigating Love and FriendshipWhile relationships are complicated, major depressive disorder (MDD) can multiply the complications of acquiring and maintaining relationships. MDD can affect a variety...reactions
Anticipating Depression: Preparing Ahead For A Difficult DayWhat constitutes a difficult day? Everyone has their definition of a difficult day but I'm referring to days you can anticipate by...reactions
Ketamine Treatment for DepressionKetamine is a type of psychedelic drug that has been used in anesthesia for decades. Recently, it has grown in popularity as...reactions
Virtual TherapyTomorrow morning, I have an appointment with my psychologist. Earlier this week, I had an appointment with my psychiatrist. Luckily for me...reactions
Depression and Eating DisordersAn eating disorder is a mental health problem where you use food to deal with your emotions or to handle different situations...reactions
When I Go Off My Meds...As a person recovering from addiction, I was both aroused and suspicious when I was first prescribed an antidepressant. Aroused because the...reactions
Five Ways Your Therapist Can Meet You Where You AreIf you're someone living with depression and working on finding the right therapist for you, here are some things to look for...reactions
Want to Write for Us?We are currently not accepting applications for new writers. The Social Health Network application form has now been closed. Thank you for...reactions
Chronic Pain and DepressionI've been sad and anxious for most of my life. That's not an inherently negative statement, it's just the truth about my...reactions
Depression, Anger, and Processing Emotions in TherapyWhen I was last in any sort of sustained individual treatment, I worked with Dr. Lev*, a psychiatrist who specialized in borderline...reactions
Depression.Mental-Health-Community.com Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on DEPRESSION.MENTAL-HEALTH-COMMUNITY.COM, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactions
The Challenges of Finding the Right PsychiatristBetween my diagnoses of major depressive disorder with psychotic features, the anorexia, and the borderline personality disorder, I've worked with a lot...reactions
Major Depression's Cousin: High-Functioning DepressionThe majority of my depressive episodes have been severe major depressive episodes, in which I'm barely able to function, if at all...reactions
Depression and Identifying as AsexualThe first time I thought about my sexuality was during my first year in high school. I was pitching on the softball...reactions
Suicidal Attempts: A ReflectionContent Note: This article describes suicide. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. Much...reactions
Depression Took Hold of My Career – And My LifeContent Note: This article describes suicide and suicidal thoughts. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health...reactions
Birth Control and DepressionResearch has shown that, for some people, a link may exist between depression and hormonal birth control. It is natural to be...reactions
Can You Get Disability Benefits With a Depression Diagnosis?According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 18.5 percent of adults say they have a diagnosis of depression. Mental illness...reactions
How Anorexia Feeds DepressionContent Note: This article describes eating disorder thoughts, behaviors, and symptoms. It also mentions sexual abuse. If you or a loved one...reactions
What to Know About Service Dogs and DepressionA service animal is specifically trained to help a person who lives with a disability. They can help people with different conditions...reactions
