https://youtu.be/dkcnvGZOck4 This video above highlights both negative and positive physical effects on emotions. Some of these are a stretch., for example dying of a "broken heart", but the base idea is true: Negative emotions take an enormous toll on all of our bodies. Though it may not seem like it ruminating in our sad emotions and not taking the steps...[ read more ]

In my last post, I highlighted the physical aspects of depression. However, what many people may not be aware of are the physical effects strong emotions may also have on the body. One does not need to have a fully developed mental disorder to feel the lasting effects of situational depression or some other type of prolonged emotion not linked...[ read more ]

Depression comes in many different forms and because of this it becomes very difficult to build an idea of what depression "looks like". For some, this may look like isolating oneself self or even not doing things that bring one pleasure. There is also manic depression that can look drastically different than a depressive episode. Mayo Clinic has an amazing...[ read more ]

Depression comes in many different forms and may stem from many different things. Many disorders have depression and anxiety as underlying symptoms of a bigger problem. WebMD has an article highlighting different causes of Depression. Some of the ones that were highlighted included. Abuse Age Certain Medications Conflict Death or a loss Gender Genes Major Events Other Personal Problems Serious...[ read more ]

About 17 million adults in America have had at least one major depressive episode in a given year. For many, the idea of dealing with depression and its symptoms has become the "norm". Though it is amazing to see the destigmatization of such a common disorder we also must face the fact that depression has been steadily on the rise...[ read more ]

In following the theme of this week below is an amazing Ted talk on the power of saying "No". Learn to choose you and the rest will follow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtPRrn5nwAo

In our first blog post, we discussed the power of saying no. It is important to set boundaries and to know what exactly those boundaries are for you. Below I have attached an article that focuses on not only how to say no but also what to be on the lookout for in those who want you to say, this...[ read more ]

  Saying yes has always been the word used to describe new opportunities, living in the now, and just being an overall happier person. But what if I told you no it's just as powerful.   For so many of us saying no is a foreign concept. This causes us to pile on plans we have no actual ability or...[ read more ]

Similar to our discussion on PTSD in the last blog post Generalized Anxiety Disorder is much more common in women then it is in men. Once again this I based on numerous different factors including social norms, but it is rooted in both environmental and biological reasons. The first infographic below highlights some of the most common symptoms associated with...[ read more ]

As seen in the previous blog post-PTSD and anxiety are both more common in women than in men. More specifically the actual diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety order or GAD is more commonly seen in women. There is numerous reason why this is but, in the end, it comes down to biological and or environmental factors. Womens' Health.gov is an amazing...[ read more ]