Learning how to help someone with depression often comes down to educating yourself. Depression is complex and can be debilitating. When you’re a support system for someone with depression, it’s easy to feel helpless or out of control. The reality is, you aren’t in control. The best you can do...
Social anxiety disorder is a struggle. During the holidays, dealing with this disorder can be even more difficult. People are expected to gather together in their homes or go out to restaurants, concerts, and other activities during the winter months. People with social anxiety disorder typically fear or experience stress...
The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) defines the gifted student as one “with… the capability to perform—at higher levels compared to others of the same age, experience, and environment in one or more domains.” Studies of “gifted” children suggest that the pressure to achieve in adolescence can lead to...
We all know the adage “laughter is the best medicine,” but for individuals struggling with depression, humor can be either a tool for healing or a method of hiding depressive symptoms. Recent studies on the intersection between depression and humor examine the behavioral patterns of individuals with depression. Results suggest...
The current pandemic we are experiencing is leading to increased stress and anxiety in others. When you do not know who to turn to, there is always a mental health hotline to call. If you are experiencing the stress of job loss, loneliness, substance abuse, or fears of getting sick...
We spend a good portion of our time on social media. Knowing that so many people log into their accounts, post, and regularly check their feeds shows companies can reach out to them. Social media can be a useful tool during the coronavirus pandemic to provide addiction recovery services, as...
Women are always told not to drink any alcoholic beverages during their pregnancy to avoid any complications or birth defects that can occur. While women should listen to this medical advice, a new study by the University of California revealed that men who consumed heavy amounts of alcohol can also...
Chris Farley was considered to be a comedic genius, playing various characters on Saturday Night Live in the 90s, as well as memorable roles in “Tommy Boy” and “Wayne’s World 2.” Then, tragically, Farley passed away at the age of 33 from a drug overdose. What we can learn from...
You may have an idea for starting a business but find yourself filled with too much anxiety to take the first steps. Sometimes, it helps to know where to turn to for confidence to follow through with your business plans. Specifically, there are seven prominent female leaders that you can...
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the government is recommending social distancing to prevent the spread of the virus. It may seem relaxing to be told to hang out at home and watch TV, or not to have to worry about going to work for the many whose businesses have closed down....
