With the age of the internet, the global impact of COVID, and the day-and-age where people are quick to counter and cancel others — life can seem overwhelmingly stressful. Systems and processes designed to make life easier and keep us safe can in turn have...
It’s no secret that the pandemic has created one of the world’s largest modern health crises. But with the physical symptoms of covid being so prevalent, the mental implications have been left on the sidelines. This pandemic will affect us all in one way or...
Mental health disorders, or mental illnesses, are as varied as physical health disorders. They can range from depression and anxiety to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Mental disorders affect your mood, your thoughts, and your behaviors. They can be minor and easy...
What is depression? These days, it’s not uncommon to hear the expression, “I am so depressed right now”. But depression is very different than feeling sad after a breakup or irritable after a difficult day at work. Depression is an all-consuming sadness that affects...
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that comes on with the shorter days and colder weather of wintertime. Not to be taken lightly, SAD is more than just “the winter blues”. Rather, it is a serious mental...
By now, we are all well aware of the challenges that social isolation and self-quarantine present. What may have at first felt like an extended vacation, may now be creating loneliness, lack of purpose, and overindulgence in things that make us feel (momentarily)...