Tag: depression

Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder We’ve talked about depression which is an important concept when talking about bipolar disorder because Bipolar Disorder is characterized by mania or hypomania and severe depression. It used to be called manic-depressive illness. The symptoms of Bipolar I are called mania. The symptoms of Bipolar...

Mindfulness Mindfulness is used in Western culture to mean that one is present in the moment.  This is supported by the scripture, “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34). He is asking us only...

What Does Depression Really Feel Like? “Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden. It is easier to say, ‘My tooth is aching’ than to say ‘My heart...

Suicide Awareness This is a very important post. Suicide is a huge public health crisis. I work with adults and adolescents who are suffering from depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and substance abuse. Everyday I work hard to help people see hope when they don’t feel they have any. This week...

Medication for Depression There are many options for medications in order to treat depression.  A positive aspect of antidepressants is they often treat anxiety as well, and many people have anxiety and depression combined.  Although there are many classes of medications for depression, I will focus on three different...

Types of Mental Health Practitioners Types of Mental Health Practitioners For mental health needs, there are many different types of practitioners that a person can go to when they are suffering from mental illness. Let’s discuss what the different types of practitioners and their roles are. These are in...

Depression and the Brain Unlike an open wound or a cast on a broken leg, we cannot actually see that someone has hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes, or depression.  We only know we have these illness because of the effects it has on our bodies.  They refer to hypertension...

What is Depression? There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind. Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but is more common and is more hard to bear.  The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: It is easier to say “My...