Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression many people associate with the darker, colder months of winter and fall. However, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), SAD is simply defined as a type...

If you've read a biographies of a famous artists, comedians and creators, you've likely seen the association between creativity and depression. Throughout various fields and time periods, a prevailing belief suggests a connection between mental health struggles and...

At times, life can become overwhelming, leading to a sense of losing control or spiraling out of control. Emotions running high can make it difficult to focus on the next steps to take. It doesn’t usually help when emotions run high, and it can be hard to focus on...

and Most of us have been hurt by others more than once. This, of course, creates a lot of pain, anger, and sadness. Then, being full of negative and painful feelings, we feel the need to blame the responsible ones. These emotions can linger until we find the strength...

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It is characterized by feelings of apprehension, fear, and worry and is often accompanied by physical symptoms such as increased heart rate, sweating, and trembling. While...

Involuntary thoughts can be unsettling, leaving individuals feeling powerless and distressed. These thoughts often accompany conditions like anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).While occasional distressing thoughts can happen to anyone, some people...

Wondering how to cope with a loss or a particular situation that you can’t control? Here we have discussed different aspects of coping skills to help you understand what the term means and how we practice it in our daily lives. Read further to learn more! What are...

You have probably heard the word "gaslighting" before, maybe in a movie, but do you know what it really means? Have you been in a romantic relationship where you usually questioned your feelings, instincts, sense of reality, or sanity? For instance, let's say that you...

Do you struggle with a sense of being stuck rather than moving towards a life goal? For instance, despite working hard for a secure relationship, a better job, or peace of mind… you may seem to go nowhere. Perhaps, deep down, you feel you are not worthy, good enough,...

and Depression is more than just a feeling. It can physically change the structure and size of your brain. This can affect how you act, think, and feel. The health providers are not exactly sure why depression causes changes in brain function, but they believe that...

Whether you have a history of panic attacks or you think you are cool as a cucumber… stress and anxiety can affect anyone. Did you know that about 40 million adults in the US are affected by an anxiety disorder? Anxiety is actually the most prevalent mental health...

Sifting through the alphabet soup of mental health treatments and psychotherapies can usually be overwhelming and confusing. What do the various clinical names mean? And why are there so many? If you are searching Google or Bing for various treatments and methods...