Myths about clinical depression According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), about 2% of the adult population struggles with clinical depression at some point in their lives. This psychiatric disorder is one of the most common in the United States. When diagnosed, many individuals seek treatment for their clinical depression. However, many avoid … Read More
Article in Deseret News about Suicide Prevention SALT LAKE CITY — Members of the media and mental health professionals met together Monday to discuss how they can work together to help bring hope, information and resources to those in crisis. “We can make a big difference when we partner with the media to get the … Read More
Teen depression in Boys Interestingly, more and more teen boys are succumbing to depression. What was once thought to be a female only issue, has crossed over into teen boy’s lives as well. Rates of anxiety disorders and depression are soaring among teen boys. For the first time, depression among males is nearly as … Read More
Teen Depression Treatment: Alternative Treatments for a Teen-Onset Illness It has been said that mental illness is the illness of youth and for those trained in treating mental health issues, this statement will ring true. For others, it may seem counter-intuitive, particularly given that the prevailing images of persons with mental health issues are most … Read More
Am I stressed or experiencing burnout? Being burned out means that you feel empty, devoid of motivation, and beyond caring. People experiencing burnout often don’t see any hope of positive change in their situations. To illustrate the difference between stress and burnout, think of stress feeling like you are drowning in responsibilities, while feeling burnout … Read More
Teen depression Normal adolescents are moody and irritable – and who can blame them with all of the insecurities of youth not to mention puberty? Because of these ups and downs, it is difficult to determine if a teenager is depressed or just acting like a normal teenager. Depression is a medical condition that causes … Read More
Treatment for bipolar disorder There is no cure for bipolar disorder. However, treatments are available and have proven to be very successful in most cases. Good treatment helps people gain control of their mood swings and other related symptoms of bipolar. Because bipolar disorder is recurrent and lifelong, people with bipolar disorder need life long … Read More
Depression Facts Of the estimated 17.5 million Americans who are affected by some form of depression, 9.2 million have major or clinical depression The economic cost of depression is estimated at $30.4 billion a year but the cost in human suffering cannot be estimated Women experience depression about twice as often as men By the … Read More
Symptoms of Depression Depression varies from person to person, but there are some common signs and symptoms. People with depressive illnesses do not all experience the same symptoms. The severity, frequency, and duration of symptoms vary depending on the individual. However, the more symptoms are exhibited, the stronger the symptoms are, and if the symptoms … Read More
OVERCOMING DEPRESSION – ABBIE’S STORY Sometimes when I look back at what I’ve been through in my life, I’m amazed that I’ve done as well as I have. Besides being sexually molested by my step-grandfather, my mother’s family totally turned on us when my sister and I told what he had been doing to us. … Read More
