Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): When Seasons Affect Mood

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is often dismissed as just the “winter blues,” but for those who experience it, the reality is far more debilitating. It is a form of depression that follows a seasonal pattern, most commonly emerging in the late fall and winter months. While its exact manifestations vary from person to person, the […]

Eating Disorders and the Power of Acting Early

Eating disorders are among the deadliest mental health issues, with someone in the USA losing their life due to an eating disorder every 52 minutes. Many people don’t realize the challenges that make recovery hard, such as limited knowledge about these disorders and how deeply they affect people. This year’s Eating Disorder Awareness Week theme […]

Learn About Seroquel for MDD, Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

Seroquel (quetiapine) is one of those medications that often fly under the radar unless you or someone close to you has been prescribed it. It’s categorized as an atypical antipsychotic, but its uses extend far beyond schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. With applications ranging from major depressive disorder (as an adjunct) to insomnia (off-label), Seroquel has […]

Mental Health Conversation–Time to Talk Day

As a nutritionist, I spend a lot of time listening to people share their health journeys. Often, the conversation moves away from diet and gets deep into emotional blocks or mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety that are deeply intertwined with and dictate many lifestyle choices.  I’ve been trained to talk about sensitive […]

How I Discovered Hope and Healing While Battling Depression

When I think about my own experiences with depression, I remember the nights I couldn’t sleep – not from stress, not from excitement, but from the heavy weight of nothingness that pressed me down. It’s a strange thing, that kind of emptiness. You’re not necessarily sad; you’re just… there. I’d stare at the ceiling, wishing […]

Finding Hope on World Bipolar Day: A Mother’s Story

March 30th, 2025, marks World Bipolar Day, a day used to raise awareness and celebrate those who live with this disabling condition. The date was selected to coincide with the birthday of Vincent Van Gogh, a famous Dutch painter, who was believed to have lived with bipolar disorder (among other co-existing conditions). Despite many challenges […]

Managing a Persistent Anxiety Disorder

Life can be overwhelming, can’t it? That knot in your stomach, the sleepless nights, the racing thoughts that seem to have no off switch. It can feel isolating and all-consuming. Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health challenges, affecting millions of people worldwide. If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by worry or trapped in […]

Treating nerve pain and relieving depression

Pain relief is one of the most urgent considerations when doctors treat their patients, sometimes coming before addressing the causes of the pain. Local anesthetics can be used to reversibly block the conduction of nerve signals from near their site of administration up into the brain, thereby producing temporary loss of sensation in a limited […]

Blue Monday Unplugged: Understanding Mental Health Triggers

Post the holiday season, once all of the festivities have well and truly wound down, January is a month generally lacking in excitement. Then comes Blue Monday — dubbed the saddest day of the year. It’s designated to fall on the third Monday of each new calendar year. This year, Blue Monday falls on January 20th, […]

Mental Health Over Muscle Strength: Building Superbowl Champions

Ever wondered what it takes to build a Superbowl champion? While we get to see them at peak performance and think it’s all about muscle strength, there is also a considerable amount of work that goes on behind the scenes to develop optimum mental health, making their achievements seem so effortless. This is a fact […]