Childhood depression is a serious mental health condition that affects approximately 11% of children and teens up to 18 years of age. Many parents and teachers may not be aware of the signs of childhood depression since it can look different than depression in adults. We may typically think of “depression” as extreme sadness and […]
5 Ways to Help Yourself When Dealing with Both Anxiety and Depression
February 12, 2014 by
Perhaps you are wondering if you are experiencing symptoms of both anxiety and depression or maybe you already know that in fact you are dealing with both issues. If so, you are not alone. It is common for people to experience both anxiety and depression. Some symptoms that co-occur in both conditions include: Difficulty sleeping […]
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: How do I Know if I Have PTSD?
January 27, 2014 by
If you are asking yourself if you have PTSD, it is probably likely you have experienced a tremendously difficult event or events. Sometimes, it can be helpful to clarify what the definition of a trauma since it is a word so commonly used in today’s society. The definition of trauma is: an event or series […]
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