Clinical depression is a very common illness. According to the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH), around 16.2 million American adults will suffer from major depression in any given year. That’s 6.7% of the U.S. population. And statistics published by MIT show that at least 17% of Americans will experience a major depressive episode at […]
Read MoreMajor depressive disorder (MDD) is also known as clinical depression. It affects 6.7% of adults in the U.S. The Mayo Clinic defines depression as a mood disorder that makes you feel persistently sad with a loss of interest. You might have MDD if you feel depressed most of the time, on most days. Other signs […]
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Antidepressants can relieve symptoms of many mental health disorders. While they’re most commonly prescribed for major depressive disorder (MDD), they are also used to treat: Anxiety Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Bipolar disorder Like any other medication, antidepressants can cause side effects. Whether they’re mild or severe, common or rare, each type of antidepressant has its […]
Read MoreWhen most people are stocking up on sunscreen and booking beach vacations, others are shutting out the sunshine completely. How could that be? You likely know seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, as the winter blues. According to American Family Physician® (AFP), about 4% to 6% of the U.S. population suffers from SAD. Contrary to common […]
Read MoreWhat Is Anecdotal Evidence? Whenever a new treatment for some ailment comes on the market, the first thing you’re likely to hear about is anecdotal evidence: stories of people who tried the treatment and say it worked for them. Skeptics often discount these stories because they aren’t “scientific,” meaning clinical trials were not conducted in […]
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Fall is here, and it’s time for those with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) to start putting together a management plan to tackle this issue. About 10 million people in America suffer from SAD, which is triggered by seasonal changes. While it’s most common in seasons when it’s darker for longer, a smaller percentage of people […]
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