Tens of millions of people in the United States live with a mental illnesses. Of them, less than half will receive treatment from adult mental health services. These programs have been repeatedly shown to improve symptoms and quality of life for people who are struggling mentally, but many people will still resist seeking treatment or...Read More
The holidays can be equally joyous and stressful. Fulfilling expectations of gifting, visiting, cooking, and entertaining can lead to tension and exhaustion. Unfortunately, for those battling depression, this sense of overwhelm can have an even greater impact. However, there are techniques that may help in these situations. Learning coping mechanisms for depression around the holidays...Read More
Depression symptoms are common, affecting about 19% of people in the United States in 2019. Unfortunately, since the coronavirus outbreak, rates of depression have increased nationwide. When broken down by state, the highest rates of depression and anxiety were found in Louisiana, a trend that was established even before the outbreak of the virus. Given...Read More