3 Ways to Be Kind to Yourself When You’re Feeling Blue
"Feeling unwell can be hard work sometimes and that might be a sign that it’s time to stop trying so hard. Taking the mindful path means making room for suffering, too." Click here to read more.
Resources
This article lists several books that youcan read to help fight anxiety and depression. These are things that we all deal with and we all need the right tools to fight them! Click here to read.
Managing the Side Effects of Depression Treatment
"If you’re being treated for depression, your doctor may prescribe an antidepressant. These medications can be very helpful in relieving your symptoms. Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy, can help, too. Like all medications, antidepressants can have side effects. But they’re generally well-tolerated, says Andrew Coulter, MD, a psychiatrist at the Cleveland Clinic." Click here to read the full article. [...]
Exposure to ‘Blue Spaces’ Linked to Better Mental Health
"Spending time in “blue spaces” — such as beaches, rivers, and lakes — as a child can have significant and lasting benefits for wellbeing throughout life, according to a new study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology. When exposed to blue spaces in childhood, people are more likely to revisit bodies of water in adulthood [...]
Serotonin Imbalance Found Not to Be Linked to Depression
Serotonin imbalance found NOT to be linked to depression. New research overturns a long held understanding of how antidepressants work. Click here to read more.
Anxiety in teenagers
Anxiety in teens is rising. Learn some ways to identify if a teen in your life is suffering and how to help. Click here to read more.
Internet Addiction and its Relationships with Depression
When we think of addiction many of us think of certain vices. But addictions can be formed to just about anything and all addictions have consequences! Click here to read more. Follow these links to pages on our website about Youth Depression and Suicide Prevention
Why do teens engage in self harm?
This article gives a lot of information about some of the reasons why teens engage in self harm. And the first step to helping these teens is to learn more about why they feel the way they do. Click this link to read more and start your learning journey! Click here to read more. Follow [...]
Depression Causes
Many may think that insecurities about your looks is a girl problem. But insecurities in one's appearance is an equal opportunity offender. Learn more about this cause of depression in boys to help break the cycle. Click here to read the article.
Teen Anxiety
Learn more about about teen anxiety to help be a part of the solution!