If it seems that more people are taking medication for depression these days, it might be because they are. According to CDC statistics, 10.6% of adults took antidepressants between 2009-2010, while 13.8% of adults took antidepressants from 2017-2018. So does medication help depression? Here’s what you need to know. Are you looking for help with…
Anxiety is the most common mental health problem in the world. In fact, about 264 million people worldwide have anxiety disorders. However, if you’re feeling anxious all the time, you need more than statistics. You need some kind of strategy, and perhaps mental health help, to start feeling less anxious and more like yourself. Are…
When we think of eating disorders, we often picture a young girl with anorexia. However, eating disorders in adults do occur, and they can be just as severe or even fatal. Anyone can have an unhealthy concept of how to eat properly – whether young or old, male or female. Here are the main types…
Living with chronic illness can make every day challenging. From the illness itself to all the things it forces or prevents you from doing, chronic illness can affect your mood significantly. Here’s how ongoing illnesses can affect your mood and what you can do to build a better life despite your illness. Is your chronic…
When your friend is depressed, you want to help them feel better. You want them to get past the emotional pain so you can have the kind of friendship you had with them in the past. Yet, the idea that you might say or do the wrong thing might be keeping you from saying anything.…
Do you have or suspect you have PTSD? If so, have you ever wondered what happens when PTSD is left untreated? What you need to know is that PTSD is a progressive disease. And while you might hope that it will go away with time, it actually gets worse the longer you wait to seek…
When an adult child makes poor life choices, it can be extremely difficult for the parents. You might blame yourself, try to “fix” their life, or damage your financial health as you pour money into meeting their needs. Here’s what you can do to help the kids as well as yourself. Do you need help…
Losing someone at any stage of your life can be a challenging experience to overcome, and trying to do it alone can make it harder. When you have lost a loved one, this can often affect your life emotionally and physically. Since many have to work through the stages of grief, they’ll hit different emotional…
Money can often be the root cause of your stress. You may be worried about how you’ll be able to make upcoming payments or are unsure how the market will affect your state of living. This stress can affect many aspects of your life and make it difficult to focus on work or other priorities,…
Marriage can be one of the most exciting life experiences as you and your partner navigate life together. You’ve chosen to experience every up and down in life with your partner. And while the journey can be amazing, there are still tough times. During the difficult moments, you may notice that the connection you have…