Nearly 5.7 million U.S. adults are affected by bipolar disorder (sometimes referred to as manic-depressive disorder). Key Points Those living with bipolar disorder often require lifelong treatment. Symptoms include depression, severe mood swings, and hypomania....
If you suffer from depression, all this talk about New Year’s resolutions, goals, and aspirations can feel claustrophobic. It’s hard to get excited about learning a language or picking up a healthy habit when you’re just trying to survive. It’s hard to even get...
Dementia refers to numerous conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and more. Nobody knows exactly what causes dementia, but all types exhibit damage to—or loss of—nerve cells in the brain. This characteristic means that...
We’re well into December, and the holidays are just around the corner. That means that, while millions of Americans are celebrating the joys of the season, still millions more are feeling as depressed as ever. Yes, you read that right. Christmas isn’t merry and bright...
The holidays may be seen as a time to relax and connect with loved ones but for an overwhelming number of adults, it’s just the opposite. A 2021 survey of 2,000 individuals saw 88% characterize the holidays as the most stressful time of the year. This means that...
