The Before Living with suicidal ideation is extremely difficult. Being easily triggered is the worst part. Negative thoughts always find a way into my mind, no matter the circumstance. I have been in Read More
When The Ant Goes Marching On
Why me? I find myself asking this question a lot lately, among many other questions. In this post, I will be discussing my recent struggles with not feeling good enough, and how nature helps me cope Read More
Postpartum Depression: More Than Baby Blues?
When you’re a first-time mom, you are living in a world of brand-new experiences. Pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum phase will all bring expected as well as unexpected changes. It can be Read More
5 Ways to Seek Help for Dealing with Suicidal Thoughts
During this pandemic, the latest data show that the rate of people either committing suicide or experiencing thoughts of doing so has gone up in the U.S. According to the Journal of American Medicine, Read More
3 Hard Lessons I Learned About Mental Health in My Early 20s
The topics of self-care and being a “friend to yourself” were hitting a peak around the time I was leaving high school for college. One of my first-year mandatory seminars was about the importance of Read More
Dealing with Depression During the Pandemic
Those of us who struggle with depression at any other time face a whole new challenge in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. The psychological impact of months in a lockdown cannot be underestimated. Read More
Finding My Mental Strength During COVID-19
Photo by Haley Powers on Unsplash Since the beginning of this COVID-19 pandemic, I've been working on finding my mental strength. It has felt like my world has halted. I've been in the house with Read More
Mental Health Issues in the Family
When I was little, I thought my mother was eccentric - with the religion, the therapy, and the ongoing list of perceived physical ailments. She wasn't exactly like the other moms. How would I know any Read More
Geriatric Depression: Risks and Impacts on Caregivers (Depression Series)
It is well known that aging comes with many stressors. The elderly are often subjected to stressful situations such as prolonged isolation and sadness. Also, they often have to deal with declining Read More
Adulthood Depression: Symptoms, Risks, and Coping Skills (Depression Series)
Depression is a word that is often used in today’s society to express feelings of being “down” or sad. However, major depression is a serious disorder marked by symptoms that can cause a severe Read More
