The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year for many, but this isn’t true for everyone. Indeed, the very pressure to engage in the holiday spirit can drag those already suffering from depression to deeper lows. After all, gift-giving and festive...
Not everyone finds a moment of reprieve in the holidays. For many, the season puts increased strain on mental health, either due to trying family dynamics, a perceived pressure to feel joy, financial strains, or any other number of challenging aspects. This can be...
Since the pandemic hit, video conferencing has been a critical component in keeping people employed and connected. Platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Skype enable us to hold work meetings remotely, and catch up with friends and family in a way that feels much...
HAVING A BABY IS AN AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE, BUT IT CAN TRIGGER A RANGE OF POWERFUL EMOTIONS FROM EXCITEMENT AND JOY TO FEAR AND ANXIETY. The birth of a baby can also result in something unexpected: depression. It is not uncommon for most new moms to...
THE TRICKY THING ABOUT TREATING DEPRESSION IS THAT IT DOES NOT AFFECT EVERYONE THE SAME WAY. Countless types of depression exist, and people experience this illness to varying degrees of severity. For some, non-pharmacological interventions are able to improve...
Research being conducted about ketamine for depression—as well as about various psychedelics—has been paving the way for these drugs to be used as antidepressants. The research doesn’t stop here, however. The knowledge obtained from these studies is crucial in the...
