What’s the Difference Between Sadness and Depression?
What’s the Difference Between Sadness and Depression? Sadness often comes and goes with changes in your mood, while depression can stick around for weeks and affect your daily life. When you experience constant fatigue or emotional ups and downs that impact sleeping patterns, it might be more than just feeling blue. Sadness is usually temporary […]
Warning Signs of Depression in Teenagers
The teen years come full of physical and emotional changes. Teens are known for their wild mood swings and roller-coaster emotions. It can be difficult to know what normal teenage angst and hormones are compared to a more serious issue like depression or anxiety. It’s important to recognize when your teen’s moodiness seems to be a […]
How to Support Loved Ones Who Are Depressed Amongst Covid-19
As several states begin to loosen restrictions, many others are still under stay-at-home orders, closed stores and restaurants, and strict social distancing. Changing and conflicting news coming to us daily along with the strong recommendations and, in some places, requirements to wear masks and stay six feet apart is enough to make most people a […]
Feel Like Hibernating in Winter? You May Have Seasonal Depression
As the days get shorter and the cold creeps in, you might feel like hiding out indoors and sleeping more. Honestly, that’s a pretty normal reaction—almost like your body’s taking cues from the animals nesting for winter. Of course, we don’t actually hibernate, but winter can mess with your mood and zap your energy, making […]