Lots of new mothers feel unprepared and anxious when it’s time to bring their new babies home from the hospital. However, few are prepared for postpartum depression (PPD). PPD is a complex mix of physical, emotional, and behavioral changes that happen in some women after giving birth, usually immediately after childbirth when the mother’s hormone…
Category: Depression
Tips to Improve Mental and Physical Health
On a basic surface level, we understand that there is an obvious distinction between ‘mind’ and ‘body’ – or the mental vs. physical aspects of ourselves – but, as we’ve seen in plenty of studies and learned through our own life experiences, it’s not actually that clear-cut. The mind and the body are irrefutably connected…
Emotional Support Animals
There’s no doubt that the current situation with COVID-19 has dramatically impacted mental health in America and more people than ever are struggling with depression, stress, and anxiety. While medication and talk therapy are the most commonly prescribed treatments, studies suggest that owning an emotional support animal can improve both mental and physical health. The…
Beyond the Blues: Identifying Severe Depression
Everyone gets the blues on occasion but when your mood affects your ability to function, you may be suffering from clinical depression, a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. The term “depression” has become common in mainstream society and may be classified as: mild moderate severe, also called…