Is Summertime Seasonal Affective Disorder for Real? In summer; I find myself sad and annoyed — and there’s not a big overreaching reason why (not any more than all the other seasons, at least). I haven’t always been a “bummer in the summer” kind of person; in fact, it used to be my favorite time […]
Why Stress Turns Into Depression? There are high chances that untreated chronic stress turns into depression. We explore here the reasons why this might happen. Stress can directly cause low mood, which would reflect in increased irritability, sleep disruption and cognitive changes such as impaired concentration. Stress also has indirect effects, such as the abandonment of […]
‘Gaming Disorder’ Is Officially a Mental Health Disorder, WHO Announces WHO announced a new mental health disorder on Monday that occurs due to compulsive video games playing. Simply called “gaming disorder,” the condition will soon be in WHO’s International Classification of Diseases. The classification is based on research and the need for treatment around the […]
10 Ways to Keep Your Brain Young The above video discusses 10 strategies that can help keep your brain sharp and young even as you age. The strategies include: Socialize More (as the rate of memory decline in individuals that socialize often is less than those who don’t) Exercise (Physical activity improves neuroplasticity, your brain’s ability […]