A general excuse given by women with mental health related problems like anxiety, depression, stress etc. is that they smoke to reduce their symptoms, for 'self-medication'. Heavy smoking does not necessarily lead to fewer symptoms of mental health problems in the long term. Depression: Relationship with Smoking Women especially with depression have difficulty when … [Read more...]
Wellness Coach Amanda Webster’s Tips to Happiness Boost During Holidays
By Charlene Bazarian It’s the most wonderful time of the year… unless it’s not. If you are already feeling overwhelmed, the notion that you should be jolly, or what can best be described as a sense of “forced merriment,” can result in intensifying feelings of anxiety or melancholy. Taking steps to protect your mental well-being, particularly in this post-COVID … [Read more...]
“Reach Out” to Celebrate National Depression Screening Day
Every year Thursday of the first full week in October is conducted, as an education and National Depression Screening day event by hospitals, clinics, colleges, and community groups nationwide. Reach Out This year’s theme is, "Reach Out", focusing on connecting with those around you and finding support for yourself and others. By taking up regular health screening … [Read more...]
Magic Wand for Teenagers to do Away with Depression
The estimated rates of major depressive disorder jump from 2 to 4 percent in pre-adolescent children to 10 to 20 percent by late adolescence, an alarming rise. The first sign of depression is a change in 'level of function.' For instance, if a girl used to perform well in school and suddenly flunks in class, she may need extra care and attention. In such … [Read more...]
Fitness Saved This Woman From Suicide: Going from a size 22 to a size 6
Trapped in an abusive relationship, severely depressed, and binge eating to numb the pain, Lydia Dzuibanek felt worthless. She resolved to take her own life, but didn’t want her three young boys to think they were the cause of her despair. So, she devised a plan to make her death look like an accident by driving off a cliff. While en route to her final destination, she took a … [Read more...]
Why exercise is essential for a healthy mind [just as it is for a healthy body]
This World Health Day, the theme was Depression: Let’s Talk About It. It is incredibly inspiring to see mental health being put on the agenda in such a prominent way. Years ago health and well-being was solely focused on the physical, but with scientific advancement and psychological study we now know that health is all encompassing and that mental health is just as, … [Read more...]
World Health Day 2017: 5 Easy Tips To Improve Your Health And Fight Depression
Physical inactivity and bad nutrition are two major public health problems, which would most possibly lead to the development of a variety of diseases. Obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and depression are just a few of these. World Health Day 2017 raises awareness to the public about depression. Most people are not aware that there is a … [Read more...]
Depression: The Silent Epidemic
Depression in its clinical form, is a mood disorder in which the individual may feel sad, helpless, hopeless, as if life is just too overwhelming and burdensome. Every one of us experiences depressed feelings from time to time; no one can escape the hurtful things in life. Its how we react that matters in the face of adversity. Question that often arises is- Can I overcome … [Read more...]
