In the deepest days of winter, virtually everyone has experience with the winter blues, days when it seems the sunshine of spring and summer may never return. As many as 3% of the American population may experience a more severe form of mood disorder called seasonal...
Over 16 million Americans are estimated to suffer depressive episodes in any given year. That’s a statistic that puts a burden not only on the person suffering the mood disorder, but also on their partners and relationships. It’s not always easy to be supportive of...
Your mental state is as crucial to your overall wellness as managing your weight or controlling your blood pressure. Feeling focused and on track can be as important to you as getting over an illness. When you’re out of sync with your objectives, the associated unease...
Insomnia is a common issue that can affect virtually anyone from time to time. While it’s easy to recover from a single night of inadequate sleep, about 1 in 10 Americans have chronic insomnia disorder, meaning that three nights a week they have trouble either falling...
Psychiatric medication can have huge benefits, particularly when body chemistry levels are off. These meds can also aid the psychotherapy process, one of the most effective forms of treatment. There’s a flip side too. Medications have side effects, and these can...
