We all likely know someone suffering from depression. In 2014-15 about 2.1 million Australians presented themselves with mood disorders, which includes depression. Mental and behavioural conditions are more common amongst women than men (19.2% compared with 15.8% respectively). Sure there are signs that indicate the prevalence of these conditions, and ways to help the people […]
In this video, Lauren Slater, the journalist and author of “Blue Dreams: The Science and the Story of the Drugs that Changed Our Minds,” tells The Cut about her lifelong struggle with depression and antidepressants. She recounts how the psychotropic drugs she took for the treatment of depression impacted her life by taking a toll […]
An interesting new theory is circulating … but does it go far enough? Depression Epidemic in Millennials The rate of depression is soaring among adolescents and millennials. Taking stats from USA — in the three years between 2013 and 2016, diagnosis rates increased by 63 percent in adolescents (ages 12-17) and 47 percent in millennials […]
The death of the beloved fashion designer has sparked conversations about depression and suicide. New statistics are showing an increasing number of Americans dying by suicide. In Australia too, suicide is a prominent public health concern. Over a five year period from 2012 to 2016, the average number of suicide deaths per year was 2,795. […]
In her interview with Lorraine, Fiona Phillips, reveals what her life was like working on GMTV and opens up her parents’ Alzheimer’s diagnosis, and her battle with depression that followed. Topics discussed are Alzheimer’s, Anxiety, Depression, Menopause.
Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder is one of the most incapacitating mood disorders and is considered a form of depression. This is among the most typical mental health conditions in the world. It impacts more than 20 million adults in United States every year. It is estimated that in 1 in 50 (ie, 2%) of Australians […]
2 brand-new research studies have come to understand that sex and eye color have an impact on the risk of developing the seasonal affective disorder. Two leading researchers presented some intriguing insights into why this might be happening. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a mental health disorder, is often characterized by feelings of hopelessness and acute sadness […]
When to Stop Exactly What is Triggering Your Bipolar Disorder Mood Swings Understanding the triggers of your bipolar disorder symptoms is paramount — and you shouldn’t feel guilty for avoiding things and activities that make you sick. Bipolar disorder can be easily triggered. It is a bitchy illness – it can be triggered even by […]
Hi, My Name is Brandon O’Dell. I am an other half and a dad of 3 kids. I am a writer, an actor, and a Christian. I struggle with clinical depression. Let me offer you some background. I was a pleased kid, raised in a Christian house by two loving moms and dads. I succeeded […]