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How Diet and Exercise Affect Your Mental Health
We all know that diet and exercise are good for our physical health - but did you know they also play a role in mental well-being? There’s plenty of research to back up the role of diet and exercise in mental health, and the good news is that you don’t need to...
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) – Symptoms & Causes
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that people experience during certain seasons, particularly the winter months. It is now referred to...
Mood Stabilizers for Depression and Anxiety: What You Need to Know?
Mood stabilizers are a class of drugs most often used to manage mood swings and emotional instability. While primarily used to treat bipolar disorder, mood...
Challenges of the Military Transition to Civilian Life
Transitioning from military service to civilian life can be a challenging journey. Military life offers structured routines, defined roles, and a sense of...
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How Social Media Affects Your Mental Health and Causes Depression
We all know that humans are social creatures, and with that in mind, it’s no wonder that social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Snapchat...
The Link Between Depression and Chronic Pain
According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), people living with chronic pain have a greater risk of developing mental health issues such as...
What is Low-Grade Depression? Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Low-grade depression, also known as mild depression, is a less severe form of depression. It has many of the same symptoms, such as sadness, lack of enjoyment...
How to Cope with Depression From Working at Home
Working from home has become a ‘new normal’ since the pandemic, with around 12.7% of full-time employees working away from the office and 28.2% following a...
What to Do When Antidepressants Don’t Work for You (and Why)
For some people, antidepressants are a life-saving medication that restores their quality of living and makes them feel like themselves again. For others,...
Morning Depression: Everything You Need to Know. Symptoms & Treatment
We all struggle to get out of bed and start the day sometimes, but if this is your daily reality then you may be experiencing morning depression. For people...
Depression vs. Anxiety: Which One Do I Have? Symptoms & Treatment
Depression and anxiety are two of the most common mental health disorders, affecting millions of people all over the world. While the two conditions are very...
How Depression Affects Relationships and What You Can Do
Depression can affect many aspects of a person’s life, including their relationships. Whether it’s with lovers, family, or friends, it can be a struggle to...
10 Tips for Finding Motivation When You’re Depressed
We all feel unmotivated from time to time, but if it’s happening on a daily basis it can be a struggle to live your life and achieve personal goals. Even the...
TMS Maintenance Therapy: Empowering Depression Management
At the beginning of 2023, a survey run by the Gallup Panel found that about 29% of all U.S. adults have been diagnosed with depression at some point in their...
Mindfulness Breathing Exercises: A Calming Guide for All
The ultimate stress-reliever resides within you - your breath. Breathwork, once considered niche, is now scientifically validated and surging in popularity...
Beat the Blues: A Psychiatrist’s Guide to TMS Therapy
Welcome to 'Beat the Blues,' where we delve into the positive impact of combining lifestyle modifications with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy...
