Tag: depression
Why Your Restless Mind is Problematic
One night of restless sleep or insomnia isn’t something you should worry about. In fact, we can probably pinpoint the reason we didn’t sleep that night. However, when you start suffering several nights of insomnia in a row, then there’s a reason to be concerned. Admittedly, you may experience brief, intermittent periods of sleep without…
How Music Helps Both Your Physical And Your Mental Health
Whether you’re playing or listening to music, it will benefit both your physical and your mental health. This is something that was discovered when 400 research papers pertaining to music’s neurochemistry were reviewed. In doing so it was discovered that music improves the way your body’s immune system works while also reducing your stress levels.…
How Millennials Are Reinventing The American Dream
The American dream is deeply ingrained in most Americans’ psyche. Originally it was defined by James Truslow Adams. He said that most Americans were seeking after a better, deeper, richer life than what they were born into. Today, this vision continues shaping people’s lives albeit mainly in their imaginations. The History Behind the Concept Understanding…
How Your Pet Helps Improve Your Health and Well-Being
Pets can be very beneficial to your mental health and well-being. It’s no wonder that over 65% of homes in America own a pet with cats and dogs being the most popular pets to own. These pets provide great company, offer unconditional love, and teach us how to be compassionate. There are also a multitude…
Sugar And Your Mental Health Make For A Lethal Combination
Stress causes many of us to turn to sugar as a treat. However, there’s evidence that this has a negative impact on our mental health. In fact, the Scientific Reports Journal recently conducted a study that was published in Medical News Today showing that sugar leads to a higher risk for depression, especially when consumed…
Sleep Deprivation Increases College Students’ Mental Health Risks
There was a recent research study into how sleep disorders affect the mental health of college students. This study looked at how not getting enough sleep caused these college students to suffer from things like anxiety, depression, and other issues. In fact, there is believed to be a close relationship between a lack of sleep…
The Impact of Living Alone on Your Mental Health
In a recent study that was published in PLOS ONE Journal, researchers looked at the links between mental health and living by yourself. According to this study, living by yourself is linked to many common psychiatric issues including anxiety, mood disorders, and substance abuse issues. These are conditions that about one-third of people will face…
Depression – Defeating the Social Stigma
“I am so depressed!” This statement is used so often that we have become desensitized to its seriousness. Every one of us feels sad at times. When we are dealing with the loss of a loved one or common everyday struggles, we can feel overwhelmed, hopeless and alone but sometimes these feelings can become far…
Understanding Depression: What is Postpartum Depression?
The baby blues are no joking matter, and women worldwide know this if they have experienced the effects of postpartum depression (PPD) after giving birth. Hormonal and chemical changes, combined with a ton of physical changes, can leave mom feeling moody and overwhelmed, which is normal after childbirth but may be discouraging and cause a…