Research is now telling us that eating a nutritious diet is not only good for our bodies, it also has an important impact on our brains too. It is believed that by changing what we eat, we can improve mental health related issues and decrease the likelihood of psychiatric disorders. This is now giving rise…
Depression is a mental health disorder that can affect individuals from all walks of life. No matter what your connection with the illness may be. The fact is that depression doesn’t discriminate and anyone can be at risk. Specialists of the mind have delved into numerous discussions revolving around depression’s hereditary tendencies, and much research…
We all have those days when we feel down, which can be perfectly normal. It becomes an issue if these low feelings persist and begin to affect a person’s day to day life. If this is the case, the term depression can come into play. It is common for someone who is suffering with depression…
Remission from depression brings about a noticeable improvement in the emotional quality of life. Some people are able to experience pleasure from previous passions, reconnect with loved ones, or simply see the beauty in a flower. Healing from depression is a precious opportunity to be reborn into new ways of relating to the world. …
How Major Depressive Disorder Differs from a ‘Blue Mood’ Everyone experiences sadness sometimes. Negative emotions are a normal part of living, but there is a difference between passing sadness and major depressive disorder (MDD). Situational depression is the term used for the ‘blue mood,’ which is what people feel in response to negative life circumstances.…
Suicide is a complex medical and social problem and takes a staggering toll on US public health claiming the lives of over 45,000 people annually. The problem is gradually worsening. Suicide rates went up more than 30% in half of the US since 1999. Any intervention attempting to reduce the risk of suicide should be…
Knowing how to help a loved one with suicidal tendencies can literally save a life. It is estimated that 800,000 people commit suicide every year according to the World Health Organization. Though, it can be difficult to understand what motivates people to take their own life, suicidal thoughts come from tremendous pain and suffering. …
Major depressive disorder (MDD) can be debilitating and painful both emotionally and physically, filling the body with aches, tension and unexplained pains. The last thing a person with depression wants to do is to add more pain into their lives; there is a need for a treatment such as TMS that is localized, harmless and…
During Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatment, it is helpful to focus on self-care tactics such as healthy eating, mindfulness, regular exercise, and therapy that have been shown to enhance health and happiness. Practicing Self-Care Depression can make it difficult to conduct self-care routines such as managing hygiene, eating, and exercising. Simply getting out of…
With more than 300 million people affected, depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. It affects people of all ages and is caused by a complex interaction of social, psychological, and biological factors. Representing the cutting of edge of medical technology, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an effective, non-invasive, FDA approved treatment for depression…