Post-partum Depression is a mix of physical, emotional, and behavioral changes that happen after giving birth or miscarriage. This kind of depression typically occurs about four weeks after delivery. The “baby blues” occurs the first few weeks after childbirth. Baby…
When someone you care about is suffering from depression, life can be extremely difficult for both parties. Many people want to be able to help their loved one, but they don’t know exactly how to go about it. While you…
Here are some important things to know about postpartum depression (PPD): There is a difference between normal hormonal changes and PPD: Due to hormonal changes, feeling low in an instant and then back to normal is a part of motherhood.…
1. Exercise: Exercise holds great importance in reducing symptoms of depression. Through exercise, the brain is signaled to release endorphins which are in turn the body’s natural painkillers. These feel good chemicals can help enhance your mood. In addition, exercise…
Postpartum depression is something that is very normal for mothers to experience. Having postpartum depression does not mean you are weak! It is also not anything that you should be ashamed of. Symptoms The symptoms of postpartum depression are similar…
Do you tend to feel down in the dumps during the winter? Is it hard to get going in the middle of February? You may think that this is just a natural reaction to the cold and dark, but if…
Postpartum Depression is a depressive disorder experienced by some people following childbirth. It is not fully known what causes this disorder, postpartum depression can affect any person who has given birth, not just those who are predisposed to depressive disorders…
1. DEPRESSION ISN’T A REAL ILLNESS. It is just as real as physical illnesses. Depression is a real health problem that requires effective treatment, which can include psychotherapy and/or medication. 2. PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS ARE VIOLENT AND DANGEROUS. The…
The world sure has changed in the past ten years. Now people seem to turn to their computers to do many of their weekly tasks, including paying the bills, shopping, sending mail, and so forth. I guess it was only…
Sometimes women suffer with depression immediately after child birth and this depression is known as postpartum depression. There are five kinds of postpartum depression, any of which can occur after child birth; however similar depression can also occur before or…
Comparison of Depression and Severe Anxiety Many people are no strangers to depression and anxiety. At some point in their lives, they would have experienced a feeling of emptiness or loneliness, which clinically can be diagnosed as depression and severe…
The promotion of self-esteem in schools, self-help books, and media articles has gotten a bad rap in recent years, with many critics claiming high self-esteem has little to do with personal achievement or emotional resilience. Certainly the critics do have…
Eating disorders are caused by abnormal eating patterns. These could be overeating or inadequate food intake. Many people tend to eat more food to suppress extreme emotions and depression. They use the snacks and food indulged in as escape routes…
Having sound mental health throughout one’s life does not exempt a person from Alzheimer’s disease, depression, anxiety and other similar disorders at an old age. The elderly are more prone to mental disorders and other complications than a younger person.…
So you’ve just given birth to a lovely baby. You should be feeling happy, right? But why do you feel down? Why do negative thoughts invade your mind? Why do you sometimes feel that you hate your baby? Perhaps it…
Shaudi Adel, LCSW – Clinical Director at Centered Mind Therapy As we continue to tread along during these cold, winter months in the city, I do find myself complaining about the cold and frigid winds outdoors, and sometimes even the…