But only about a third of people with depression in this country ever seek treatment, even if their problem is severe. Depression becomes their new normal. Let's say you're 45, di ...
Depression Can Keep People from Accepting Positive Feedback
People with depression also tend to make overly negative predictions about how things will turn out. They assume social interactions will be awkward, job interviews won’t lead to offers, and romantic ...
Five Ways to Help Someone With Depression
Well-intentioned people will say things like, “just think positive,” or “just snap out of it.” Though they may not say it out loud, some people think a person with depression is just being lazy, or ...
Millennials May Be the “Therapy Generation,” But Gen Z Is Even More Open About Mental Health
Data released that same year by the American Psychological Association showed that members of Gen Z were more likely to have received professional mental health treatment than any other generation, ...
Seasonal depression isn't just for winter. Summer can trigger a mood disorder too
Seasonal depression isn't just for winter. It can show up in summer, too, when stifling heat, more sunlight and social stressors overwhelm.
Cost of living crisis: what research says about the potential psychological impact
Research shows that prolonged humiliation following a severe loss trebles the chance of being diagnosed with clinical depression. Contrary to what some politicians continue to imply, research ...
Myths about abortion and women's mental health are widespread, experts say
It's an unfounded message experts say is repeated again and again: Having an abortion may damage a woman's mental health, perhaps for years.
INFJ Type and Depression: Can Your Personality Type Influence Your Mood?
researchers say. Dwelling on painful emotions can have a negative effect on depression levels. That connection may explain why some INFJ individuals feel like they’re more vulnerable to depression.
Mass Shootings Leave Lasting Psychological Wounds
Lowe says. People with preexisting mental health problems, for example, are more vulnerable to depression and other psychological issues after a mass shooting. So are those who lack psychosocial ...
Most New Jersey Parents Support Depression Screening in Schools, But They Have Some Concerns
Hispanic and Black parents say they are very or moderately concerned about the risk of suicide for their children A majority — more than 75 percent — of New Jersey parents of middle and high school ...
What Does Psychology Say About Father-Daughter Relationships?
According to studies, a father's influence on the life of a daughter has a significant impact on her psychological development ... issues like anxiety and depression. They are also better equipped ...
68% say their mental health is more important than their career. Here's how to talk to your boss if you're struggling with anxiety or depression at work.
Employees aren't talking about stress and depression related to the pandemic or the economy, and that's bad for business.