Many wonder whether, when faced with mental suffering such as profound sadness, excessive anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, etc., they should seek drug treatment or psychotherapy. To resolve this issue, we need to understand a number of factors and attitudes that will help us find an answer to this question. Read more in this article.
Depression
Why Teen Depression is Higher in Girls
We’re in the middle of a teen mental health crisis – and girls are at its epicenter. Depression rates almost doubled in Girls in a period of 6 years, and admissions to emergency rooms because of self harm has tripled within 5 years. Is this trend related to social media and smart phone use? Find out the evidence we have and why girls are more affected then boys.
Help to Combat the Rise of Suicide
The incidence of suicide has increased. The act of killing oneself has to do mainly with depression, but also with other types of mental distress. The incidence of depression has grown worldwide. Unfortunately, from 2005 to 2015, the presence of this mood disorder, depression, increased by 18.4%. 350 million people of all ages suffer from depression, and around 800,000 people die by suicide each year, with suicide being the second leading cause of death during the second and third decades of life. Let us talk about suicide, what is causing it, and how to help somebody who is struggling with suicidal thoughts.
St. John’s Wort – Nature’s Prozac?
Every year, according to the National Institutes of Mental Health, about 11 million Americans suffer mild cases of depression and another 10 million suffer mild to severe depression. St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) has received increasing attention as a safe product that provides some natural relief from depression. Find out what this herb can do for you.
The Problems of Cell Phone Abuse
On January 17, 2020, the famous American newspaper New York Times published an article in which the author claimed that parents shouldn’t worry about how much time their children spend using technology, such as cell phones, tablets and computers. That’s because, at least according to some experts, too much screen time is not related to their health and well-being. Really? Find out the facts in this article.
Depression: The Way Out
Abraham Lincoln and Winston Churchill were no strangers to depression. Just against the odds they were able to overcome. Find in this article proven steps to overcome depression in your life.
How to Avoid 5 Thoughts That Can Lead to Depression
Depression is a very common mental illness in today’s reality. An estimated 21 million adults in the U.S. had at least one episode of depression in their lives. We need to know how to deal with this disease more appropriately. Find out in this article what influence have our thoughts on the development and treatment of depression.
How Sunlight Can Change Your Mood
Do I need to sunbathe? Vitamin D prevents which diseases? Does sunlight have a good effect on our mood? What are the signs that you may be deficient in Vitamin D? Find out this and more in this article.
Dealing with Bipolar Disorder: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Do you suffer from bipolar disorder? Do you have anyone in your family who is bipolar? We need to know how to deal with it. Let’s review a few concepts about bipolar affective disorder.
Understanding the Causes of Depression
Depression is the leading mental illness, causing death and disability worldwide. This article helps us to understand the possible psychological causes of depression, and what a person can do to gradually come out of this illness.