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Loneliness Epidemic? What It Is and Why It Matters

Loneliness Epidemic? What It Is and Why It Matters

A recent survey by Cigna shows that over 50% Americans are lonely. In fact, a whopping 54% of those polled felt like there was no one in their lives that knew them intimately. The statistics are certainly shocking, but loneliness isn’t just a U.S. phenomenon.

Sadness Has a Voice- Are You Struggling?

Sadness Has a Voice- Are You Struggling?

Who hasn’t felt it? It’s like you have weights shackled to your ankles and you’re sinking into an ocean of hopelessness. You’re in a dark room and no matter how hard you try to focus, you can’t see the light shining through.

Preventing Depression and Anxiety in Children

Preventing Depression and Anxiety in Children

According to Harvard researchers, a link also has been found between diet and mental health. In addition, excess consumption of processed foods such as soda, candy, processed meat such as bologna, and starches have been linked to depression.

The year my brain broke

The year my brain broke

The Sydney Morning Herald - Ariane Beeston I was a newly registered psychologist when my brain broke. On maternity leave from my job in child protection I had what my psychiatrist later explained as a "break from reality" - a psychotic depression. It was a softer way...

Teen Depression and Anxiety: What Parents Can Do

Teen Depression and Anxiety: What Parents Can Do

Time - October 27, 2016 Are you worried about your teen and don't know what to do next?  Below is some advice from Fadi Haddad, MD, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and the author of Helping Kids in Crisis. Talk about the real stuff Sometimes conversations between...

Depression: What Parents Need to Know

Depression: What Parents Need to Know

Mental health issues affect 1 out of 5 children and teens in the United States. Depression is among one of the most common mental health issues for youth, affecting anywhere from 10% to 15% of kids.