Eastern medicine, also called Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is a system of medicine that has been used for thousands of years to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. These practices are rooted in the belief that qi, the body’s vital energy, flows through channels in the body, keeping a person’s physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health…
The holidays are upon us, and Americans are gearing up to prepare for all of the festivities. Though a time of joyousness for most, the holiday season can be fraught with anxiety and depression for millions of Americans. Millions of Americans report experiencing the winter blues, a time of increased depression from Thanksgiving through New…
Seasonal depression is a subtype of major depressive disorder (MMD) that has a seasonal onset. While some people experience seasonal depression during the spring and summer, it is more common in the fall and winter. Seasonal depression is different from the winter blues, a mild form of depression specific to the period between Thanksgiving and…
Seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is depression that gets triggered by the changing seasons. SAD typically has an onset in the fall when the days are shorter and darker, and the weather makes it more difficult to spend time outdoors. Seasonal depression usually gets worse over the winter months and resolves…
The holiday season, while often filled with joy and celebration, can also be a significant source of stress for many individuals. The pressure to meet societal expectations, the financial strain of gift-giving, and the sheer volume of social engagements can be overwhelming. During this time, mental health struggles may heighten, leading to feelings of anxiety…
For most of us, the holiday season is a joyous time of celebrating with family and friends, but it is also a time where stress and emotions can run high. The holidays can present unique challenges for those in recovery that put coping and relapse prevention skills to the test. Alcohol is woven into the…
Rates of substance abuse, addiction, and co-occurring mental health disorders are disproportionately higher among people on the LGBTQ+ spectrum than in other sectors of society. Studies show that those who identify as LGBTQ+ are twice as likely as heterosexual or cisgender adults to experience substance use disorders and mental health disorders. Despite growing acceptance, individuals…
Major depression is a severe mental health disorder marked by a perpetual depressed mood, diminished interest in activities, and impaired daily functioning. Treating depression involves a combination of psychotherapy and medications. Most people are aware of the emotional symptoms of depression, but depression has physical symptoms as well. Many people, including doctors, often miss the…
Schizoaffective disorder is a mental health disorder characterized by a combination of schizophrenia symptoms and mood disorder symptoms. Schizoaffective disorder is divided into two categories based on the type of mood disorder involved: bipolar disorder type and depressive type. There is no cure for schizoaffective disorder, but individuals can learn to manage their symptoms and…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a chronic mental health disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. PTSD impacts millions of people every year. We are all different, so not everyone who shares the same trauma will develop PTSD. However, anyone can develop PTSD at any age. For most…