According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, 30 million Americans have some sort of thyroid disorder, but only half ... Read More
Depression
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson at 50: Fitness, Suicide and One Of The Greatest Lessons He Learned
Handsome. Rich. Successful. Athletic. The list of adjectives goes on and on to describe one of Hollywood's biggest and bankable stars, ... Read More
Black History of Health: Michelle Williams
Though Michelle Williams now has multiple albums to her name and was a member of the well-known group, ‘Destiny’s Child’, she had doubts for ... Read More
Day 1: Just Diagnosed with Depression
Depression is far more than just being sad and it’s estimated that 1 in 15 people will experience it. While depression may only last for a ... Read More
Depression & Stress: Faking It Until You Make It Can Hurt In The Long Run
Fake it until you make it. How often have we received and heeded this advice when we are seriously stressed? It is hard to ignore since it ... Read More
Addressing The Silent Killer: High Functioning Depression & Suicidality
I’ve worked in the mental health field for about five years, and in those five years, I’ve worked in different treatment settings, with ... Read More
Serena And Venus Williams’ Nephew Passes Away at 21
Serena and Venus Williams' nephew, Alphonse, has died by suicide at the age of 21. His mother, Sabrina Williams, shared the heartbreaking ... Read More
Mood Taking a Hit Every Winter? There May Be a Reason for That
For a lot of people, depressive episodes can occur at any time, either in response to a life stressor or spontaneously with no identifiable ... Read More
Tough to Treat Depression? Ketamine May do the Trick
Ketamine, once most famous as a "club" drug, can rapidly improve hard-to-treat depression and curb suicidal thoughts, a new review ... Read More
After Clocks ‘Fall Back’ This Weekend, Watch Out for Seasonal Depression
Most folks groan when the time comes to either "spring forward" or "fall back" an hour, with the waxing and waning of daylight saving time. ... Read More
Depression Can Worsen Your Lung Cancer: Here’s How to get Help
Persistent depression can significantly shorten lung cancer survival -- even if patients receive the latest cancer treatments, new research ... Read More
LGBTQ Teens More Likely to Contemplate Suicide at a Younger Age
Kids who are gay, bisexual or questioning their sexuality may be vulnerable to contemplating suicide at a tender age, a new U.S. government ... Read More