Almost 8 percent of Americans 12 and older dealt with depression at some point between 2009 and 2012. With that many of us feeling blue, wouldn’t it be nice if we could simply hop on the computer in our pajamas, without any of the stigma of asking for help, and find real relief? Online programs …
Jessica Gimeno lives with bipolar disorder and wants to expand the discourse around mental health. It's not enough to just receive a diagnosis, she says, peo...
Depression.<br>Have you been there? Those who have aren't likely to forget it.<br>Basic tasks become cumbersome monsters, impossible to conquer. Bru...
I’m pretty sure we can all pick out that one person who is a consistent negative ninny. The one person who we think sees the glass half empty, but who insists that they are just a hard-edged realist. For me, it is one of my long time childhood friends Sam. Things are never good enough... View Article
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A high-pressure environment and the stigma attached to mental illness aren't helping.
Fewer than a third of depressed adults are treated for symptoms
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Finding the right thing to say to someone who is depressed isn't easy. These suggestions may help you express yourself and help someone in need.
"Even if you feel depressed and feel hopeless yourself, you can make an impact."
Silence is what your mother craves, but it is also her weapon. She actively ignores you.
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When anyone says “I am depressed,” simple reassurance is not enough, but a willingness to listen fully can be a powerful skill.
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She allowed me to be deeply depressed and simultaneously have a genuine connection to another person. For the first time, I identified as someone living with depression and I felt, oddly, good...