Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses that people experience. However most of the general public is grossly misinformed when it comes to clinical depression and major depressive disorders. Many people think being depressed is always caused by some external “sad” event that happened – this isn’t always the case. Additionally, many people …
Post college depression is something that I’ve personally struggled to come to grips with. Many people go to college, make tons of friends, have a good time, then finish school and fall into a deep depressive rut. Up until college, you are used to going to school and socializing with people you meet at school. …
Many women may be experiencing depression and mood swings while taking birth control. But does that mean that your birth control pills are the root cause of your depression? Most newer research suggests that this is not the case. However we cannot accurately say that birth control causing depression is a total myth – there …
It is well documented that humans can suffer from depression, but it is lesser known that depression can also occur in dogs (canines). The degree to which a dog can “feel” depressed is up for debate and hasn’t been studied as in-depth as in the human population. However, many dog owners have noticed times when …
Vitamin D is a crucial component to maintaining both physical and mental health. It is utilized by our bodies to help keep our bones and teeth in good condition by maintaining correct phosphorous to calcium ratio. In fact, research has shown that low levels of vitamin D are associated with cardiovascular disease, cancer, osteoporosis, obesity, …
Many people struggle with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but do not like taking a drug for the condition. The most commonly prescribed medication to treat symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is Adderall or “d-amphetamine.” This medication speeds up activity in the brain and helps people with attention problems to concentrate. The reason most people take …
Individuals diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder can have “covert” symptoms. Meaning, people with this disorder many not appear to be schizoid on the surface. Covert schizoids appear to be very social, have an active social life, and can even seem extroverted on the surface. However, these individuals are basically just putting on a show when …