In 2023, suicide claimed the lives of 49,316 people in the United States. When a person dies by suicide, it affects family, friends, and communities, leaving them lost, confused, and in some cases, feeling responsible for their death. “Death by suicide” means intentionally ending your own life. It’s often a way for people who… Continue reading 3 Suicide Warning Signs to Look Out For
Category: Depression
Empowering Patients Through Goal Tracking: Insights From PLM’s Rapid Survey
PatientsLikeMe recently launched a rapid survey to its members focusing on health goal setting. Within 48 hours, over 100 patients responded, underscoring both the relevance of the topic and strong patient engagement. Results indicated that 92% of respondents considered personal health goals important in managing their condition, with the majority rating them “very important.” Furthermore, 69%… Continue reading Empowering Patients Through Goal Tracking: Insights From PLM’s Rapid Survey
How to Start Box Breathing for Stress Relief
Have you ever tried mindfulness or been told to try mindfulness? If you’re like me, it always seemed a little vague. Mindfulness is a type of meditation where you focus on being intensely aware of what you’re sensing and feeling in the moment. Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided meditation, and other practices that help… Continue reading How to Start Box Breathing for Stress Relief
Gender-Affirming Care May Lower Depression Risk
A new study published in JAMA Network Open has found that transgender adults who get gender-affirming hormone therapy have a lower risk of depression. The study highlights the mental health benefits of these treatments. At the same time however, access to care is becoming more difficult because of new laws and restrictions. What the Study… Continue reading Gender-Affirming Care May Lower Depression Risk
Does Menopause Actually Cause Depression?
A big question in the patient community surrounding menopause is its impact on mental health. Does menopause actually cause depression, or is it merely a side effect of mood shifts? The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists reports that mood changes are very real for those experiencing menopause or perimenopause. Perimenopause is the stage in… Continue reading Does Menopause Actually Cause Depression?
What is Clinical Depression?
It’s normal to feel down sometimes. It’s even normal to feel hopeless or in despair about a particular situation or circumstance. These feelings are temporary. They may last anywhere from a few hours to a few days and cause minimal disturbance in your day-to-day activities. But, when these feelings become constant, more intense, and lasts… Continue reading What is Clinical Depression?
What is Seasonal Depression?
As the weather gets colder and days become shorter, you may notice you have less energy, feel a little less optimistic and spend more time alone. While this may not be a cause for concern, about 5% of the U.S population experience seasonal depression during the fall and winter months. Seasonal depression, or seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a subtype of depression that begins and ends around the same time every… Continue reading What is Seasonal Depression?
3 Suicide Warning Signs to Look Out For
Suicide claims the lives of over 47,500 people every year in the United States. When a person dies by suicide, it affects family, friends, and communities, leaving them lost, confused, and in some cases, feeling responsible for their death. “Death by suicide” means intentionally ending your own life. It’s often a way for people… Continue reading 3 Suicide Warning Signs to Look Out For
How to Treat Major Depressive Disorder
Feeling sad or down is a normal human emotion. It’s natural to feel negative feelings like sadness or depression when facing a life challenge, such as losing a job, the passing of a loved one, or facing a serious illness. These are usually short-lived and don’t interfere with daily living. But when these feelings become… Continue reading How to Treat Major Depressive Disorder
Am I Depressed? Surprising Signs of Depression
Life gets tough sometimes, and you may start to feel stressed or down. Over the last few weeks, or months, you’ve noticed you’re having more bad days than good – you’re less productive at work, spending more time alone, and haven’t been able to sleep. Something feels different from the normal ups and downs you’ve… Continue reading Am I Depressed? Surprising Signs of Depression