During this time of year, radio and TV ads would have us believe we should all feel merry and bright. Sadly, that’s not always the case. According to the National Institute of Health, many people experience depression during the holiday season. Some of the most common reasons people experience depression during this time of year are: Financial hardship – ‘Tis the season to be...[ read more ]
With 322 million people suffering with depression worldwide, it's not surprising to learn that in America, depression is among the most common mental disorders. The cause of depression is often simplified as a chemical imbalance in the brain, but the reality is that the disease is far more complicated. Scientific research has yet to completely understand the biology of depression....[ read more ]
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), about 7% of American adults live with depression.For context, this number represents over 17 million adults in the United States, with women being affected at higher rates and adolescents being affected at an even higher prevalence. It’s also worth mentioning that a major depressive episode is the leading cause of disability...[ read more ]
Did you know that on most days, the average person has between 25,000 and 50,000 thoughts? That’s an impressive amount of thoughts. Many people don't take the time to pay attention to how they think. Thinking is such an automatic process and becomes so ingrained that we often don't pay attention to the specific thoughts we have. Rarely do we observe our thoughts from a...[ read more ]