Thirteen year-old Alita told me she knew there was something wrong with her—something that made her “less than.” She felt that, somehow, she was “marked” and deeply unacceptable—even ugly—inside. She ...
Depression arrives without warning, affecting individuals from all backgrounds and circumstances regardless of fame, fortune, or social standing. This mental health condition creates an experience ...
It's long been known that weather changes negatively affect mental health for many people. As the seasons change and there's less sunlight during the day, children and adults can feel tired, irritable ...
Self-doubt doesn’t announce itself with fanfare. It whispers criticisms in quiet moments, questions accomplishments during celebrations, and plants seeds of uncertainty when confidence is most needed.
COLDER AND THE HOURS OF DAYLIGHT DWINDLE, SEASONAL DEPRESSION CAN CREEP IN. NEWS EIGHT’S GABRIELLE THOMAS HAS THE SIGNS TO KNOW. PEOPLE USUALLY START TO FEEL DOWN AROUND THE HOLIDAYS. IT’S COLD ...
If you have depression, sleep can be elusive. Insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep) is a common symptom of depression, affecting up to 75 percent of people with the condition. Depression can ...
Talking about depression can be difficult at any age, but talking to children or teenagers about it can be more difficult. They might not know how to express how they are feeling or might be afraid to ...
The geriatric depression scale is a self-reported screening survey to help detect depression in older adults. There’s a short version with 15 questions and a long version with 30. The geriatric ...
It's long been known that weather changes negatively affect mental health for many people. As the seasons change and there's less sunlight during the day, children and adults can feel tired, irritable ...