If you or someone you love is struggling, you may be seeking depression resources. There are many options, below are a handful of great United States-based online resources to help you with depression. Top U.S. Online Depression Resources 1. Online Depression Screening Test. Completely confidential and anonymous, this quick and easy screening process determines whether you… Read More »
How to Help a Child Who Suffers from Anxiety or Depression
Suspecting your child is depressed and watching them struggle through each day is a painful experience for any parent to live through. It’s important to dig deeper to find out whether your child is actually struggling with depression or whether the cause of their pain is due to anxiety. Understanding what the issue is can… Read More »
What You Can Do to Combat Feelings of Depression During the Holidays
Some people look forward with great anticipation to the holidays. They may even believe they are the greatest time of the year. Others, however, experience depression during the holidays, they can’t wait until the celebrations are over and the New Year begins. There are many reasons that some people feel depressed during the holidays. This… Read More »
Depression 101: 11 Symptoms of Depression
Maybe you have been feeling a little blue – but how do you distinquish between a case of the blues and depression? Sometimes, when we understand more about the symptoms of depression, we can find solutions. Struggling with Depression If you have ever felt yourself spiraling down into a sad state of mind, it could… Read More »
How to Be Nice to Yourself (and Others)
As the old saying goes, to have friends you need to be a friend. If we notice someone in our lives we care about struggling, we try to help them with love and support. But why is it so difficult to be nice to yourself? Talking with a personal consultant can help you to learn… Read More »
You Can Turn Mind Chatter Off Whenever You Choose
When life is fun and you’re laughing away, you’re probably not judging people or situations in a negative or harmful way, right? That’s because you haven’t allowed your mind chatter to occupy any time or space in your thoughts. But what about those days that don’t feel so fun and you’re frowning or crying at… Read More »
What to Do If Depression Comes Back
If you have lived through depression, it is normal to worry about symptoms returning. When you are wondering what to do if your depression comes back, know that there is help available. When Do Symptoms Return? Depression, anxiety, worrying and fear are experienced differently by different people. For some people, they can go through a… Read More »
Older Adults and Depression
Depression can happen at any age and many older adults find they are experiencing symptoms, including a decrease in energy and a reduced interest in hobbies and friendships. Feeling sad and lonely isn’t a normal part of aging. The truth is having hard times can happen to anyone, at any point in life, regardless of… Read More »
Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults
Have you heard of Mental Health First Aid? It is an eight-hour course designed to help individuals learn about risk factors and indicators of mental health concerns. The course has been taken by a wide array of people, from human resource employees, first responders, students, and teachers. If you choose to participate in a Mental… Read More »
Early Warning Signs of Mental Health Issues
Senior citizens and older adults often experience mental health issues. In fact, 20% of people age 55 years or older experience some type of mental health concern according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So don’t make the mistake of dismissing warning signs of mental health issues as a normal aspect of aging.… Read More »
