Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is hard enough to deal with under normal circumstances. But, as with so many other things, the weight of the COVID-19 pandemic can make it even more difficult to manage. If you struggle with SAD, you might be right in the thick of things at the moment. Many parts of the
It may be a new year, but the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t magically gone away. While the loss caused by this pandemic has been severe, there is another side to it that isn’t getting as much attention: the mental health effects. Whether you’ve lost your job, you’re struggling with isolation, you haven’t been
To say that COVID-19 has changed everyone’s lives in some way would be an understatement. Some people have lost jobs. Others have lost loved ones. You might be working remotely for the first time or trying to help your child with e-learning while feeling lost and overwhelmed. On top of that, we still aren’t out
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings and variations in energy level, attention, and behavior. As a result of these symptoms, bipolar disorder affects every aspect of a person’s life. Although bipolar disorder is not curable, people with this condition can live fulfilling lives. If you or a loved one
Few things zap your energy the way a stress-filled day can. Stress is known to reduce our levels of serotonin and dopamine, neurotransmitters that play an important role in our mood, energy, and motivation. After a difficult day, you might be tempted to lounge on the couch watching TV until it’s time to go to
If you are someone who has been experiencing depression, you may recognize that you need help, but you may be confused as to what therapies will work best for you. In today’s world, where there seems to be a pill to treat pretty much everything, many people assume that a prescribed antidepressant is the best
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