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 […]
How to Ask for Help in Times of Need
You probably remember a time in school or out shopping when you wanted to ask for help, but stopped yourself. You might have even had a prompt from the teacher: “Does anyone have any questions?” or from an associate “Is there something I can help you with?”. Still, even when it’s their job (or their […]
Should You Date If You Have Depression?
Dating is challenging for everyone. But when you suffer with depression, dating can feel scary and overwhelming. Not only do you feel particularly raw and vulnerable to possible rejection, but should a connection be made, you have the added burden of figuring out how and when to tell the person about your depression. Should people […]
The Pros and Cons of Holistic Treatments for Mental Health
The first prescription antidepressants were introduced to the American people in the 1950s. Back then, very few Americans were diagnosed with or treated for depression. But times have changed, and today, roughly 13% of the American population takes antidepressants on a daily basis. And as more people are prescribed these drugs, more research is done […]
6 Ways that Alcohol Makes Depression Worse
A great many alcoholics are also suffering from major depression. Because alcohol can feed our brain’s serotonin receptors, it can make someone feel good for a short amount of time. But eventually the person crashes and feels even worse than they did before. And this vicious cycle continues and is, unfortunately, very hard to break […]
Learning disabilities and counseling
Learning disabilities and counseling Mental illness and the following learning disabilities are not the same I’m only putting these two terms side-by-side because they both make everyday life difficult. If you are offended that I used terms next to one another this was not my intention. There are many learning disabilities as well as mental […]
Mindfulness Exercise #1
Here is a Mindfulness exercise you can try when you are experiencing anxiety. (Do this with caution, don’t do this while operating a motorized vehicle). Imagine you are in a crowded store or any place that has caused crippling anxiety in the past. The first thing you can do is remind yourself where you are. […]
Concrete Thinking VS Emotional Mind
Concrete thinking is literal thinking, focused on the physical world. It is the opposite of abstract or emotional thinking. People engaged in concrete thinking focus on the facts on the here and now, physical objects, and literal definitions (Concrete Thinking – GoodTherapy 2015). Objective thinking is Not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudice; based […]
