“According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 280 million people worldwide have depression, which is around 3.8% of the global population.” It is known to cause immense emotional distress and hinder a person’s ability to function when left untreated. Because of this, depression or MDD is considered a psychiatric disability under the Americans with… Continue reading Is Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) a Disability?
Category: Mental Health
Difference Between Depression and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Depression is a mental illness that can have mild, moderate, or severe symptoms. Clinical depression, also known as MDD or major depressive disorder, is the most severe form of depression. This is different from the depression one might experience because of grief or another medical condition. Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder Health professionals have a… Continue reading Difference Between Depression and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Types of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mood condition that dysregulates an individual’s mood, energy, activity levels, and concentration. When extreme shifts in these moods are occurring, it can feel difficult to accomplish everyday tasks. Medical professionals agree that there are three main types, though type I and type II are most diagnosed. According to Medical News Today,… Continue reading Types of Bipolar Disorder
Common Medications for Treating Mental Health
In the United States, 1 in 5 people live with a mental illness. They can range in severity, from a condition that minimally affects your day to day life to a serious illness that requires intervention. Whatever the case, the most popular treatment among various options is managing through medication. Understanding these medicines, what they… Continue reading Common Medications for Treating Mental Health
Is MDD Hereditary?
According to Standford University, “At least 10% of people in the U.S. will experience major depressive disorder at some point in their lives. Two times as many women as men experience major depression.” Depression is a serious mood disorder that can cause persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest in normal day-to-day activities. Also… Continue reading Is MDD Hereditary?
How to Help Someone With Depression
When a person has a mental disorder like major depressive disorder, and you are on the sidelines watching your loved one suffer, it can be difficult. People have a natural inclination to distract those suffering from feeling the symptoms of their disorder. This is not necessarily the best course of action. Though it may provide… Continue reading How to Help Someone With Depression
Hidden Benefit: How Prescription Discount Cards Can Improve Mental Health
Mental health has become a priority for many people. The rates of anxiety and depression have dramatically increased over the last few years. Finding ways to keep calm, manage stress, and control negative emotions are essential to modern living. Everyone has their ways of finding peace. PatientsLikeMe is here to offer a potential solution. Have… Continue reading Hidden Benefit: How Prescription Discount Cards Can Improve Mental Health
The Importance of Tracking Your Mood
Have you ever been called moody because of your mental health? You are not alone. Moods are a natural part of our emotional rhythm and can help us name when we are uncomfortable, struggling, or needing to process something. And, of course, not all moods are reflections of a poor mental state. You may be… Continue reading The Importance of Tracking Your Mood
Coping with Grief and Loss
Many people will tell you that when you experience a tragedy there is no right or wrong way to grieve. But understanding what grief is and how it works may ease the pain of the process. Emotional responses to loss can often be overwhelming or debilitating, and coping with grief is difficult. A sudden death… Continue reading Coping with Grief and Loss
A New Approach to Mental Health Treatment? AI Chatbots
For many experts, the last few years have represented a mental health crisis. Feelings of anxiety and depression have grown significantly since the start of the global pandemic in 2020. A recent report from JAMA noted increases in people who are in mental health treatment, across all ages. This was particularly prevalent for the use… Continue reading A New Approach to Mental Health Treatment? AI Chatbots