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 […]
Is There A Magic Treatment For Depression?
No longer just a popular as a party drug from the 60s, studies now suggest that the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, psilocybin, might help treat depression and other mental health issues. While there are already plenty of effective medications for depression, psilocybin offers hope for those who don’t respond to regular medicine for depression […]
Tips to Prevent Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
A few weeks ago, almost overnight, the temperature where I live dropped enough to be considered sweater weather. I had about three minutes of excitement about cute fall outfits and hot soups before remembering that winter makes me SAD. And I don’t mean to emphasize the word SAD; I’m talking about a thing called Seasonal […]
Introducing Dopamine
Dopamine is a chemical messenger that plays a vital role in transmitting signals between nerve cells in the brain. It is often referred to as a “feel-good” neurotransmitter because it contributes to feelings of pleasure and satisfaction. However, dopamine’s role extends beyond just making people feel good. It is involved in several vital processes, including […]
Polls Show Anxiety in Almost 50% of Americans
The 2024 annual mental health poll by the American Psychiatric Association reveals rising anxiety rates in the U.S. among adults, with 43% feeling more anxious than last year. Yet, only 24% have consulted a mental health professional about it. Stress and lack of sleep appear to be two of the main factors contributing to anxiety. […]
