What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and how is it different form PMS? That’s a great question because so many women struggle with PMS or PMDD and yet there are… read more →
The days are getting noticeably shorter and the nights are getting cooler, for many that means their Seasonal Affective Disorder is about to kick into gear. SAD, or seasonal affective… read more →
It is estimated that over 80% of counselors and therapists recommend reading as an adjunct to talk-therapy. Using reading material as a therapeutic complement is often referred to as bibliotherapy. For… read more →
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a serious mental disorder marked by alternating periods of depression and elation. It causes changes in sleep, moods, thinking and behavior. There are… read more →
Major depression is defined as a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness. Atypical depression, on the other hand, sounds scary, but it is actually very common and, as… read more →
Situational depression is just like what it sounds like, a depressed mood brought about by a situation or circumstance. Situational depression is not really a true depression, but rather an… read more →
What is Psychotic Depression? Also known as depressive psychosis, psychotic depression is a subtype of major depression that includes some form of psychosis. The psychosis is usually hallucinations, delusions or… read more →
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD? SAD is a fairly common mood disorder characterized by depression that is related to changes in the seasons and thus comes on at… read more →
What is persistent depressive disorder? Persistent depressive disorder, also known as dysthymia, is a condition in which the individual has persistent symptoms of depression that last at least two years… read more →
If you haven’t made any New Year’s resolutions, but would like to improve your general health and well being then consider the simple act of staying in touch with friends… read more →