Supporting Someone With Depression
What is Depression? Depression is a very serious disorder that negatively impacts the way a person thinks, feels, and acts. Anyone can develop depression. Not only does depression affect an individual, but it can also negatively impact those around them. The family and friends of a person who is depressed might feel confused, sad, and […]
Social Media and Depression
In our technological society, it is important to consider the effects that social media has on our mental health. Just over the past 5 years, social media usage has increased by more than 50 percent (Hunt et al., 2018). Many people rely on social media for communication, advertising, news, and entertainment. Though social media offers […]
Depression Symptoms And When To Ask For Help
There are several different types of depressive disorders. For example, major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. When we use the term depression throughout this article, we will be talking about major depressive disorder. We will talk about what depression is, when to ask for help, as well as depression symptoms. Depression […]
Wellness For College Students
This blog post is focused on wellness for college students. We will talk about the challenges college students face and then tips to focus on health and wellness while at college. They say that college is some of the best years of your life, however there are many difficulties associated with being a college student […]