Treatment-resistant depression is a frustrating situation where traditional medication treatments fail to improve symptoms. However, identifying the underlying causes of treatment resistance can provide valuable insights for finding alternative solutions. This video explains some of the reason why you may not respond well enough to depression treatment. Key Points: 1. The STAR*D Trial: The landmark […]
5 Tips for Dealing with Depression
Depression goes beyond feeling sad from time to time. When you have depression, this illness can cause strong feelings of hopelessness, a lack of energy, and other symptoms that affect your day-to-day life. Professional treatment, such as therapy, can help you understand this illness better and learn how to manage it. The following tips for dealing […]
The Depression Diet
Did you know that a healthy diet is associated with an approximately 30% reduction in the risk for depression and a 40% improvement in your thinking? There’s been a growing body of research showing an association between diet, inflammation and depression. Recently two Australian studies show that eating a Mediterranean style diet actually improved depression symptoms. […]
Dealing with Empty Nest Depression
The giggles you’re used to hearing everyday are gone, the ten thousand questions are now set to zero, and driving to after school activities is a thing of the past. And the list goes on, and on leaving you with an overwhelming feeling of emptiness. These are just a few of the situations that accompany […]
Got the Rainy Day Blues? Stop Checking Facebook!
April showers can give you the blues; but if you recently checked your Facebook page, your foul mood might not be weather related. Emotional spillover from social media interactions can have a surprisingly strong influence on your emotions. Checking your Facebook updates or wall posts first thing in the morning can color the rest of […]
Folate Supplementation and Depression
We have known for years that folate, a B vitamin is required for cell growth and brain function. But more recently we have seen the role that folate plays in the production of serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine – the mood chemicals. We consume folate naturally by eating green leafy vegetable and other foods, then the […]