Tag: depression

People in the grip of anxiety and depression often see the world quite differently. So, it’s not exactly surprising that they’d describe their experiences...

Okay ladies, listen up! Research suggests the female brain is more sensitive to the cold and dark, due to increased production of the stress...

Forty million American adults live with anxiety disorders, and it’s not uncommon for depression to accompany anxiety. Nearly half of the people diagnosed with...

Talking with teachers has taught me some sobering lessons about today’s young people. An increasing number of school-age children are suffering from severe anxiety,...

For people facing severe depression or suicidal thoughts, a recent study has found that the anesthetic, ketamine, can help. This news is particularly helpful for...

It’s easy to let the holidays get to you. The pressure to find the perfect gift, traveling during the busiest time of the year,...

The holiday period — Christmas, Hanukkah, new year celebrations and more — can be a great time of celebration, but it is also one...

Until very recently, my family and I lived in central Michigan. Those of you who have been to this area of the country know...

Life can seem bleak and unbearable when you are in the grips of anxiety and depression. Nearly everyone experiences bouts of deep unhappiness at...

Postnatal depression affects one in ten women. It’s a type of depression that many parents experience after childbirth. It may include extreme sadness, low...