Can You Go To Rehab For Depression?
Most people associate rehab with drug and alcohol addictions. However, there are similar residential mental health facilities that specialize in mental health disorders beyond just substance use disorders. Inpatient treatment for depression in a residential setting allows patients to immerse themselves in an environment that is fully focused on improving mental health. Understanding Depression Depression […]
Unemployment and Mental Health: Job Search Depression
Over the course of the past month, more than 17 million Americans have filed for unemployment. The U.S. Federal Reserve revealed it would be issuing roughly $2 trillion in loans to both businesses and citizens, but many have already been laid off their jobs. Such rapid economic decline and widespread layoffs haven’t been since the […]
The Link Between Social Isolation and Depression
Being occasionally lonely is a regular part of all of our lives, and it’s never easy to deal with. No matter how many friends we have or how much money we have, we’re all susceptible to being lonely. Even when surrounded by close friends or family, we may find ourselves disconnected and feeling alone. When […]
10 Signs Your Depression Meds Aren’t Working
Antidepressants won’t prevent your depression. Nevertheless, they can support or achieve their symptoms. Tranquil, searching for the correct medication, can yield nearly trial and error. Also, not all drugs work for all humans. It is crucial to know the symbols that a medication you’re captivating may not be right for you. You feel better […]
Identifying and Coping with a Depression Relapse
Depression is a treatable condition. If you are suffering from depression, there is a wide range of mental health treatments and therapies that can help. Unfortunately, beating depression is not a guarantee that it won’t return. In fact, at least 50% of people who recover from the first episode of depression will have one or more additional episodes in their […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) vs Depression
Approximately 17.3 million Americans struggle with major depression each year. About 10 million also experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD for short). Both major depressive disorder and SAD are serious conditions that can have a negative impact on your quality of life. It’s not always easy to tell which one you’re struggling with, though. If you’re unsure whether you’re […]
Six Months of Continuing Support
People seeking mental health treatment find themselves facing challenges many will never fully understand. No one dreams about one day having a mental illness and the crises (spiritual, emotional, financial, social, moral) situated with these daunting illnesses. In fact, many fail to realize that it’s a mental illness or unresolved trauma that often leads to […]
Empathic Equine Therapy at D’Amore Healthcare
How Horses Demonstrate Empathy Empathy is defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Horses are sensitive, feeling-oriented prey animals. Because of this, their survival depends on their ability to sense any incongruence in their environment. As herd animals, horses can sense and assimilate to the feelings of other horses and […]
Maternal Mental Health and Postpartum Depression
New Moms: Take Care of Your Maternal Mental Health According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 10 women experience symptoms of depression in their lifetime. For new moms experiencing postpartum depression (PPD), that climbs to 1 in 7. There are a number of factors that contribute to PPD including hormone […]
Warning Signs of Suicide
Suicide Prevention Imagine there were 45,000 more Americans each year. Unfortunately, there were. They committed suicide. These people were your neighbors, teachers, bankers, and lawyers. They were unknown homebodies and they were celebrities you saw on TV. These people were young, they were old, they were men, and they were women. They were every […]
