Category: Depression
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Winter is coming: how to manage seasonal depression & low mood
It’s that time of year again. The clocks are going back, it’s darker earlier, we debate when to start turning the heat on. The winter blues may set it, or more significantly; Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a type of depression that typically sets in late fall and lasts throughout winter. Many people call…
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Debunking Myths about Depression: Separating Fact from Fiction
World Health Organization shares that 280 million people in the world have depression. Many people know the tell tale symptoms (which are persistent and consistent for at least 2 weeks) however there are many misunderstandings. Let’s debunk some of these myths: If we continue to normalize talking about mental health and debunk the misconceptions, specifically…
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September is suicide prevention and awareness month
Suicide is death caused by someone with the intention to die and the means to do so. It is tragic, confusing, and preventable. 2023 statistics are showing that overall rates of suicide have increased. There has been a slight decrease in suicide in the 10-24 age group as many states have implemented social-emotional learning in…