mental illness

Sadness, an emotion we all grapple with, surfaces in response to life’s varied challenges and moments of disappointment. Yet, it’s crucial to understand that this fleeting emotion, tied often to specific events, stands distinct from depression, a more profound and persistent state of despair. If you or a loved one is feeling lost in the […]

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that people experience with the changing of the seasons. Typically, symptoms emerge in late fall or early winter and recede during the spring and summer months. It’s estimated that 10 million Americans suffer from SAD 1, although medical experts believe that number would be far greater […]

Bipolar disorder, which is also known as manic depression, is a mental condition that affects millions of people in the United States. The disorder can damage relationships, foster risky behavior, affect work and generate suicidal tendencies – and unfortunately, the causes of bipolar disorder aren’t completely understood, Fortunately, the symptoms of bipolar disorder are recognized […]