Depression

The Dual Diagnosis of Eating Disorders and Drug Addictions Eating disorders and drug addictions are often looked at as separate entities but for many people, these illnesses overlap. According to The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University, up to a half of people who suffer... Learn More

Do Depression and Burnout Symptoms Overlap? [caption id="attachment_18058" align="aligncenter" width="426"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Shernide Delva If you’re one of the 70% of Americans who hate their job, you probably are... Learn More

4 Reasons Why We Won’t Let Ourselves Be Happy [caption id="attachment_17752" align="aligncenter" width="437"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Justin Mckibben When it comes to our own happiness, many of us love to let ourselves down. When... Learn More

Picky Eating Linked to Depression and Anxiety [caption id="attachment_17459" align="aligncenter" width="461"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Shernide Delva My parents lucked out with me. I was never a picky eater. I ate everything... Learn More

Saffron: A Natural Alternative to Treating Depression Author: Shernide Delva Feeling down? Lift your mood by "spicing up" your life! Saffron, an extravagant herb commonly used in Indian, Turkish, and Persian cuisine, is gaining popularity as an alternative treatment for depression. Research has linked the red grass-like... Learn More

Oversleeping: A Sign of Depression? [caption id="attachment_17395" align="aligncenter" width="396"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Shernide Delva It has been drilled into our minds how important it is to get a good... Learn More

Siri the Psychiatrist: Smartphones Know When You’re Depressed Author: Justin Mckibben It doesn’t matter how many smiley-faces you send, or how many selfies you share in effort to convince others you are happy, because your smartphone can actually tell if you’re depressed without you even knowing it. You... Learn More

Can Social Media Cause PTSD? Author: Justin Mckibben In case you were still skeptical, social media has become a significant element of our society... definitely. We have evolved into a culture that circulates information and cultivates emotional and ethical responses based on the shares, likes... Learn More

Mindfulness Better Than Medication for Depression Author: Justin Mckibben Depression is a mood disorder that most people know to be characterized by extreme fits of melancholy, grief or despair. It can come at random or be developed over time, ranging from moderate to severe, and it can... Learn More

Your Brain on Drugs: Benzos By Cheryl Steinberg Benzodiazepines, or more commonly “benzos” are part of a class of drugs known as anxiolytics (also antipanic or antianxiety agent), which are medications that inhibit or ease anxiety. You know them as Valium, Xanax, Librium, Ativan, and... Learn More

You Can Be Infected With Mental Illness [caption id="attachment_16528" align="aligncenter" width="453"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Justin Mckibben There is a school of thought that is based on the concept of mental illness... Learn More

Using Social Media to Treat Depression [caption id="attachment_16430" align="aligncenter" width="387"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Justin Mckibben I’m at it again! #cantstopwontstop Back to talk about that strangely familiar topic of the... Learn More

The Dual Diagnosis of Eating Disorders and Drug Addictions

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