Impact of SAD If a family member has suffered a long time with SAD without a diagnosis, the disorder has probably put a strain on the family. You may have spent months or years not knowing what was wrong. Although a diagnosis is a positive step towards repairing strained family relations, recovery is still a long process and one that requires work on the part of everyone involved. When someone in your family has SAD, there can be far-reaching effects on your own emotional well-being....

Eight of 10 people in the Cost of Therapy Survey felt that therapy was a good investment. But even those whose care was covered in part by insurance reported concerns about continuing to afford it. Almost 40% needed some form of financial assistance to attend therapy, underscoring that cost remains a barrier to therapy, even for those who can afford to start it in the first place. Research shows that individuals with conditions like depression, anxiety, addiction, and more can benefit from speaking with a therapist....

That’s how the ongoing influx of newly disabled people as a result of COVID-19 has been described, in this case by Claire Pomeroy for Scientific American. That increase, estimated recently to be north of one million people by The Center for American Progress, has caused significant discomfort in the disability community. It’s a sense of unease that could have lasting mental health consequences for all involved. Intra-community Divide Stark but Not New Within disability circles there’s a consistent theme of a push and pull at the moment....

“For many, divorce is one of the most stressful life experiences they will endure. Panic attacks, depression and difficulty sleeping (all of which have profound health impacts as well) are some of the most common mental health issues reported in this population,” says Haley Neidich, LCSW, a Florida-based psychotherapist specializing in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Why People Divorce Jaime Bronstein, a licensed clinical social worker and relationship therapist, says she believes the main reason people divorce is because “they aren’t happy in their marriage....

If you’re wondering whether antidepressants will cure you in the same way that an antibiotic cures an infection, the answer is no; they do not eradicate the underlying causes of depression. While antidepressants can alter neurotransmitter levels and function in the brain, they don’t cause permanent changes in brain structure or chemistry. How Antidepressants Work Antidepressants target one or more of the neurotransmitters that are believed to be involved in regulating mood....

Friday Fix: Episode 95 When Simone Biles opted out of several Olympic events, my inbox was flooded with messages from readers and listeners who wanted to know whether quitting for mental health reasons was a good idea. We’ve been told things like, “Quitters never win,” and “Never ever give up!” Certainly pushing yourself even when things get hard can build character. Grit, perseverance, and hardiness are all key components of mental strength....

BFRBs are self-grooming behaviors where a person pulls, picks, scrapes, or bites their own hair, skin, or nails. The frequency and intensity of these behaviors can damage the body and may lead to conditions such as trichotillomania and onychophagia. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), classifies skin-picking disorders in the larger category of “Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders.” However, not all mental health and medical professionals agree that the disorder should be separate; rather, some assert that skin picking is usually a symptom of a mental health condition (such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, OCD) or related to a skin condition like psoriasis that causes itching and discomfort....

It should go without saying that being without food can be detrimental to a person’s physical and mental well-being—and is something no person should have to experience. With this in mind, on September 28, 2022 the Biden administration held the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, the first of its kind in over 50 years. President Biden has set forth a goal to end hunger nationwide by 2030 through a plan including a collaboration of legislation, partnerships, and adjustments to current regulations....

Friday Fix: Episode 196 There are many things that can clutter your mind—worrying about the future, rehashing the past, second-guessing your decisions, and thinking about how you’re being perceived. Maybe you’re having dinner with a friend and all you can think about is your to-do list. Or perhaps it takes 30 minutes to send an email because you keep questioning how to word each sentence. There are several reasons why our brains feel cluttered sometimes....

Geodon belongs to a class of medications known as atypical antipsychotics, which work by altering the activity of neurotransmitters in the brain. Indications Geodon is indicated for adults with the following conditions: Schizophrenia, taken either as an oral medication for general treatment or as an intramuscular injection for acute episodes of agitation Acute manic or mixed episodes of bipolar I disorder Bipolar I disorder, where it is used for maintenance therapy with either lithium or valproate when acute symptoms have been controlled...

Signs of Ghosting Ghosting is often obvious, but it can also be a gradual process. The other person might start by ‘soft ghosting,’ where they progressively minimize contact over a period of time. Some early signs that someone might be ghosting you include: They regularly bail out on plans to get togetherThey struggle to make commitmentsThey don’t like to share personal informationThey don’t want you to meet their friends or familyThey disappear from social mediaThey rarely respond to your texts or callsYour conversations with them lack depth, and they seem disinterested...

For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database. Life circumstances are constantly changing and your feelings will also change, no matter how hopeless it feels right now. Although it may be hard to see it when you are feeling deeply depressed, there is hope. Depression is a treatable illness and there are many options that can help you. Even if one treatment does not seem to provide much relief, this does not mean that another treatment won’t provide better results....

Between work, money issues, family stress, and other obligations, it can be easy to feel overworked, frustrated, and burned out. You may already be practicing stress-relieving techniques like yoga or meditation, but there’s another way to relieve stress you may not have tried: lending a helping hand to someone in need. At first, you might worry that giving other people your time and attention will only make your schedule busier, but research has shown that helping others benefits your mental and physical health....

Bereavement is a complex period of time that is considered normal and may be accompanied by a variety of emotional reactions, behavioral responses, and thoughts. For example, as you grieve in the course of bereavement, you may experience sadness, anger, and/or relief. You may also feel the urge to withdraw from other people or to seek out social support. Bereavement that’s prolonged, overwhelming, or that seriously impairs your daily life is considered “complicated grief,” a condition that may require therapy with a healthcare professional....

This article focuses on the potential effects on the physical and emotional well being of a child when a depressive episode and extreme stress is experienced by an expectant or new mother, the prenatal period and postpartum period, respectively. Of course, these are inherently complicated stages in a pregnant person’s life, but the significant hormone fluctuations associated with these periods may also contribute to increased susceptibility to mood disorders during these times....

But what if you want to add someone new to your WhatsApp contacts? Explanation of the various ways that people can find and add you on WhatsApp There are several ways that people can find and add you on WhatsApp. Here are a few common methods: It’s important to note that all of these methods require the person you want to add to have an active WhatsApp account. If they don’t already have an account, they’ll need to download the app and create one before you can add them as a contact....

Connecting to the environment can help decrease stress and increase your mental health. This article will explore why helping the environment is important, the benefits of caring for our shared land, and ways you can get involved. Why Helping the Environment Is Important Climate change has reached an unprecedented point of peril. We are globally experiencing rising temperatures, widespread droughts, and intense natural disasters, all signs of our overburdened environment....

Origins of Projective Tests This type of test emerged from the psychoanalytic school of thought, which suggested that people have unconscious thoughts or urges. Projective tests are intended to uncover feelings, desires, and conflicts that are hidden from conscious awareness. Training in projective testing in psychology graduate settings has rapidly declined over the past decade or so. Despite the controversy over their use, projective tests remain quite popular and are extensively used in both clinical and forensic settings....

Medication treatment of schizoaffective disorder commonly involves antipsychotic medication, often in combination with mood stabilizers and antidepressants. Psychotherapy A combination of medication and psychotherapy is the best route for the effective treatment of schizoaffective disorder. The most common psychotherapy approaches include cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, supportive therapy, and family involvement. Cognitive-behavioral Therapy (CBT) The main aim of CBT is to help a person with this condition increase their awareness of distorted thoughts and behaviors that might be contributing to symptoms, and develop more rational and adaptive ways to cope....