Definition of Anxiety and Common Symptoms of Typical and Problematic Anxiety A simple definition for anxiety is apprehensive uneasiness or nervousness usually over an impending or expected event. Experiencing anxiety is a typical part of life and is often considered a positive expression of emotion. Our brain is wired to have an innate fear response […]
I Want to Feel Something: Depression and Its Association with Self-Harm and Suicide in Teens and Young Adults
Definition of Depression and How Common It is in Teens and Young Adults According to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, depression is “a mood disorder that is marked by varying degrees of sadness, despair, and loneliness and that is typically accompanied by inactivity, guilt, loss of concentration, social withdrawal, sleep disturbances, and sometimes suicidal tendencies.” It’s […]
The Year’s Over and I Can’t Shake Feeling Sad. Could I Have the “Holiday Blues?”
New Year Joy or “Holiday Blues/Holiday Depression” The beginning of the year brings hope, joy, a new attitude, and thoughts of the future for many. At least that’s the story we’re told in movies, on television, and social media. But what if that story isn’t ours and we look at that time as full of […]
Magic, Drownings, Exorcisms, Burnings, and “Lunatic Asylums”: The Infinite Melancholia to Depression. A Brief History.
Depression: Modern Epidemic with Upward Trend or Ongoing Human Health Issue Depression has become epidemic worldwide and reports are common in news and social media. In fact, a World Health Organization published in 2017, estimated approximately 4% of the world’s population has depression and it is the leading global disability. Trends show that depression rates […]
Sadness and Depression in Children 12 and Under: Facts, Causes, Contributing Factors, and Symptoms
Sadness vs. Depression in Children Feeling sad is a normal part of life and can help teach children how to regulate emotions. It might be what you think of as a “case of the Mondays,” meaning it’s temporary unhappiness or feeling down within the context of discouragement, disappointment, or grief. When sadness sets in for […]
My Child, Teen, or Young Adult is Having Symptoms of Depression Thanksgiving Letdown: Post-Parting Depression and Their Emotional Well-Being
November – Start of The Holiday Season and Emotional Highs and Lows November begins approximately 2 months of holiday festivities, traditions, and get togethers that we oftentimes look forward to all year long. During this time, we may be able to spend time with family members or friends we seldomly see in person. Each year, […]
I’m Anxious and Typical Coping Skills Aren’t Working! What are Some Unusual, Different, or Just Plain Fun Ways to Cope with Anxiety?
Anxiety is on the Rise in Teen and Young Adults Research suggests anxiety is on the rise in teens and young adults as they face so many challenges. Many experience anxiety as a temporary response and feelings of uneasiness or nervousness disappear when the triggering stressor is gone. For others, like myself, anxiety becomes a […]
Help! I Think My Teen or Young Adult Has Anxiety. What do I Need to Know?
Is it Common for my Teen or Young Adult to Have Anxiety? Yes, anxiety is normal during these times of growth and development. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues in the US. Simply defined, mild anxiety is apprehensive uneasiness or nervousness usually over an impending or anticipated bad event or situation. It’s a typical part of life to experience anxiety and it’s often considered a […]
Common Types of Child Anxiety: What to Do and What Not to Do
What is Anxiety Anxiety, simply defined, is apprehensive uneasiness or nervousness usually over an impending or anticipated bad event. It’s common in children and a normal reaction by the fight, flight, or freeze response connected to our survival instinct. Certain fears and anxieties are developmentally appropriate and shouldn’t be considered alarming as most children will work through them. It’s important to know […]
Surviving the 2020 Election: 5 Ways To Maintain Your Health
It’s constantly being reported on the 24-hour news cycle. It’s all over social media. Every newspaper and magazine is covering it. Opinions are strong and tensions are high. Every presidential election cycle is contentious; however, 2020 seems to be particularly hot-blooded for many people. There is a lot on the line regardless of what party […]
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