Mental Health Problems Potentially Greater for Transgender Children
Research is asserting that those who identify as transgender are more likely to struggle with mental health issues than their cisgender peers. Science News compiled some eye-opening statistics about this in the piece excerpted below about how transgender children may be especially affected by the new administration's choice not to pursue policies protecting them in…
Optimize Your Home for Health During Winter
A guest post from Laura Baker A type of depression, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), occurs during the winter. Many experts agree that the lack of sunlight in winter causes SAD because it results in people not getting enough vitamin D, having a serotonin imbalance that affects their mood, and experiencing a disruption to their biological clock…
Depression Mixed With Anxiety?
Mental illnesses, just like any other kind of illness, don't necessarily come in tidy single file. Sometimes more than one thing can be happening at a time, and it helps to have a mental health professional on your team while you're identifying what's going on and how best to treat it. Here's an excerpt from…
UK Actress Nadia Sawalha & Husband Share Videos About Living
Nadia Sawalha might not be a household name in the United States, but she's part of an acting family in the UK that includes sister Julia Sawalha, uncle Nabil Sawalha and father Nadim Sawalha. Nadia is making news in the UK for the series of videos she's posting online with her husband, Mark Adderley, that frankly address their struggles…
Kendall Jenner and Anxiety
We are always grateful to see public figures acknowledging their mental health challenges, as we believe that bringing these common and serious issues into the light will help chip away at stigmas and encourage more people to confidently seek treatment. Kendall Jenner, of the Kardashian clan, has been openly sharing both her struggle with anxiety…
Anxiety Warning Signs in Children
If your child is experiencing anxiety, there are some signs you might be able to identify. Working with a mental health professional to address your child's anxiety can help the whole family. Here's an excerpt from a PsychCentral article on warning signs of anxiety in children. If you recognize your own child in this piece…
Kasich signs bills to fight heroin epidemic
Did you know that Ohio led the nation in opioid overdose deaths in 2015? Let that sink in for a minute. In a country besieged by a heroin epidemic, our state is leading in overdose deaths. This affects everyone, and Governor Kasich is taking steps to reduce the number of overdose deaths in our future. Here's…
Birth Control and Depression
A new study suggests that hormonal contraceptives-- birth control-- and depression may be linked. Below is an excerpt from Scientific American's article on the subject. If you believe your depression symptoms may be related to birth control, or any medicine or pill you're taking, we encourage you to talk to your physician or a mental health…
Are Depression and Inflammation Linked?
New research suggests there may be a link between inflammation and depression, and Psychology Today says there are some physical steps you can take that might help. As with any treatment regimen, we encourage you to discuss your choices with a mental health professional and/or your physician. Here's an excerpt from Psychology Today's article, and you…
