In past years, before real research was done around the different depression types, people sometimes believed depression was simply a feeling of unhappiness or self-pity. It was common to think depression was a choice someone could make to be sad, depressed or negative. Many believed that if you only "smile though your ... Read More
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Different Types of Depression Disorders
How Gig Jobs Can Wear on Mental Health
Advances in technology have been a major influence on the way we work today. They allow people to connect and coordinate effectively across distances. One of the major work-life shifts we've seen is the rise of the "gig economy." The gig economy is a labor market that consists of part-time and freelance jobs rather ... Read More
When Is the Rise and Grind of a Work Lifestyle Toxic?
You can spot people who've been swallowed up by the toxic culture of rise and grind all around you. Those caught up in what's also known as hustle culture check their email constantly on the train into the city or worse, when they're driving. You see them at the gym, on the ellipticals or bikes, smartphone in hand, ... Read More
How Good Posture Can Benefit Mental Health
You've probably heard someone say things like "Sit up straight," "Square those shoulders" or "Chin up." This advice may be focused quite literally on good posture and not slouching. However, you may have also heard someone say how keeping your shoulders back and your chin up can convey confidence and better mental ... Read More
SSRIs and SDDs: The Link Between Antidepressants and Sexual Dysfunction
Today's antidepressants, especially SSRIs ("selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors"), are reliably effective for what they're intended to do: treat depression. However, in spite of the strides they embody for the treatment of depression and anxiety, they are not without side effects. Side effects are a common ... Read More
Mental Illness or Personality Trait: What Is Neurosis?
It seems like every popular TV show has a token neurotic friend character. They're usually portrayed as a little quirky but still endearing. The show's plot points may center around humor or jokes about the character's neuroses or casually toss around mental illness terms such as OCD. However, the reality of living ... Read More
How to Help Someone Having a Panic Attack
Panic attacks come on quickly and without warning. Someone may be out with a friend when suddenly, they begin to shake, experience shortness of breath or have difficulty communicating. Panic attacks are very distressing for the person experiencing them, but they can also be upsetting for those watching. Knowing how ... Read More
The Mental Health Effects of Working the Night Shift
As many as 15 million Americans work a night shift— either permanently or on a rotating shift. According to the American Psychological Association, that's a concern because it forces people to fight against their own natural circadian clocks each day, leaving them vulnerable to mental health disturbances and other ... Read More