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Losing someone or something significant can be one of the hardest challenges we face in life. Grief can feel overwhelming and all-encompassing, and it can be difficult to know how to move forward. While everyone experiences loss differently, there are some strategies that can help ease the pain and begin to pave the way forward. First and foremost, it's important...[ read more ]

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that typically occurs during the winter months when daylight hours are shorter. Symptoms can include feelings of sadness, fatigue, and irritability, as well as changes in appetite and sleep patterns. While SAD can be challenging, there are steps you can take to manage your symptoms and feel better. One effective way...[ read more ]

Depression can be a debilitating condition that affects every aspect of your life. Whether you're experiencing a major depressive episode or dealing with chronic symptoms, it's important to find effective ways to manage your condition. Here are some strategies that can help you cope with depression: Seek Professional Help: Depression is a treatable condition, and seeking help from a mental...[ 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 ]

As I stated previously I wanted to focus on the stress and anxiety of the holiday and how to possibly combat it. Mayo Clinic has an amazing article titled “Stress, Depression, and the Holiday Season. In this article, the author (Mayo Clinic Staff) covers different coping mechanisms. I wanted to highlight some of the ideas from this article in a...[ read more ]

‘Happy Holidays’ is a common phrase we hear around this time of year. For many no matter what you celebrate this time is usually associated with joy and being around family and loved ones. However, this is sadly not the truth for everyone, especially during this time. Many of us are faced with isolating ourselves from loved ones because of...[ read more ]

This is the second part of a three-part series about Burnout. In this action, you will read about my own tips on how I'm able to prevent burnout in my own life whilst also juggling being a full-time student, a part-time intern, and a part time assistant researcher. With multiple stressors that come with the closing of the year, it...[ read more ]

This week I would like to shed light on a worldwide phenomenon known as Burnout. Many of us may have experienced it and may not even have realized what we were going through has a name. Help Guide defines Burnout as  “...a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel...[ read more ]