Depression as a Response to Stress?
Everyone responds differently to stress and some people may have negative reactions that affect their mental health. Depending on genetic factors and many other variables, an individual may be more susceptible to stress and feel overwhelmed by it while others might feel energized and want to overcome the challenge. People that are more sensitive to…
Can You Be Ambitious and Depressed?
The typical image that people associate with depression is someone who can’t get out of bed, is unemployed or can’t get much done because of their feelings. The reality that people with very high ambitions who work very hard can also develop symptoms of depression. In fact the desire to be successful and depression are…
How Crippling Debt Can Lead to Depression
Financial stress can be a major contributor to emotional issues because it can cause persistent feelings of worry and hopelessness. People with serious debt can end up suffering from depression because they can’t see a way out of their financial problems. Studies have shown that people with debt tend to suffer higher rates of mental…
Anthony Bourdain, Kate Spade and the Tragedy of Suicide
On the surface celebrities like Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade seem to have it all because of their huge success in their careers. But their tragic deaths reveal that mental health is a bigger issue in our culture than we are even aware of. Victims of suicide often appear happy and well-adjusted to people around…
Ryan Reynolds, Kristen Bell and Katy Perry All Talk Anxiety
Although issues with mental health still carry a significant stigma in our society, more actors and celebrities are opening up about their own experiences with problems like anxiety. Major Hollywood stars are now willing to be vulnerable about what they have gone through and how they overcome their feelings of anxiety. Hearing these stories is…
Bipolar Disorder and Misdiagnosis
When someone is suffering from symptoms of a mental illness it can often be complex and difficult to identify their specific issues. Many disorders can have similar signs and symptoms and can cross over into one another. For example symptoms of depression or anxiety can occur in a number of other illnesses as part of…
James Franco Addiction and Depression
Actor James Franco has had a very successful career in Hollywood and more recently began trying his hand at directing. He’s been promoting his upcoming HBO drama called “The Deuce” and recently opened up about his previous struggles with mental health before he started acting. Franco has said that his problems with addiction and depression…
Understanding the Different Forms of Self-Medication
People are naturally prone to physical and emotional dependencies. Most people will go through periods of depression, and everyone will have periods of life that are traumatic and sad. Fortunately, some people are able to emerge from the darker periods in their life and resume living a relatively stable life. However, there are many different…
9 Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder
Personality disorders are often misunderstood and few people are aware of what occurs when someone has a problem like borderline personality disorder. Recognizing an illness like borderline personality disorder can be complicated because it can share symptoms with other disorders. However, there are certain patterns that take place in borderline personality disorder that make it…
Motherhood Anxiety
Although motherhood can be a joyful experience, the extreme life changes that people go through when they have a child can affect their mental health. In addition to common issues like postpartum depression, many women also have symptoms of anxiety as they enter the realm of motherhood. Even for people that don’t normally have issues…
