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Depression and anxiety are two of the most common mental health disorders nowadays, and they are commonly discussed. However, have you ever heard of the two of them existing together? Mixed anxiety and depressive disorder (MADD) is not a rare thing, but it’s not so well-known. What does it mean to have this mixed condition – how does it present in an individual, and how can you recognize it if it happens to you? Of course, plenty of people experience anxiety from time to time and have depressive episodes sometimes – it’s only natural. Life can’t always be fabulous, and we have to react to sad events and have periods when we’re down. Does that mean we all have this disorder or one of the related ones from the family […]
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One of the most common terms regarding mental health you can hear around is high-functioning depression. This condition is extremely common among Americans, and the lifestyle we have today only adds to the prevalence. But what is high-functioning depression exactly, and how does it manifest in an individual? If you want to learn the basics of this mental disorder and find out how to deal with high functioning depression and the symptoms that go with it, just keep reading. What Is High-Functioning Depression and How to Recognize It? High-functioning depression is a term common in popular psychology that’s used to describe a mental illness where a person has all kinds of signs and symptoms of depression but manages to remain fully functional in most aspects of their life. Those who […]
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The world has never been so open to talking about mental health as it is today – we’ve been learning about these disorders and sharing experiences like never before. Still, for every few facts about anxiety and depression, there are dozens of common misconceptions about depression and other similar disorders. The battle against stigma has only begun, but we have to use this momentum and do our best to spread awareness and accurate information – this article will help do just that. People often wonder – why does this happen to some of us, and how does it feel like to be depressed? Unfortunately, not everything you hear or read about a certain mental health crisis is an accurate representation of psychiatric disorders. There are many misconceptions surrounding the symptoms […]
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When you’re in the middle of an ongoing mental health struggle, having a happy relationship can seem like an impossible thing. How can you focus on connecting with someone when you’re barely holding together? Is dating with depression even a good idea? We can help you answer these and many other questions on this topic. Let’s learn to navigate courting waters when struggling with a depressive disorder. When you are depressed, the world can seem sad and pointless – your symptoms are fooling you and changing your mindset. You don’t feel like yourself, so you wonder – who would want to be dating a woman with depression (the same goes for dating a man with depression, of course)? Should you even go out there? Going on dates can be scary […]
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It seems there’s more understanding today for individuals having psychological issues. However, that still doesn’t stop some common misconceptions about mental illness from coming up once in a while. If we work on debunking them, we may find more compassion for different people’s issues. Let’s talk about some common myths and, more importantly, the facts. Misconceptions About Mental Illness Still Exist, and Some People Are Hard to Convince Despite living in the 21st century and expecting more open-mindedness and tolerance, it seems that most people still believe in some myths about mental illnesses and have mental health misconceptions. It’s common to be met with denial, even from those close to you, when you’re experiencing a problem or difficulties.It’s not right, but it is unfortunately common. Sometimes, our family members might […]
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To this day, black women and depression have been a topic that has been shoved to the side and not considered much of a health risk. Much to our misfortune, one of the leading health issues in the U.S. is mental illness, especially within the African-American population; more specifically major depressive disorder (MDD). Though there has been an uprise of awareness, there are still major hurdles we need to face. According to data collected from the Mental Health of America, in the past year, 16% of African-Americans reported having a psychiatric disorder. The data also showed that African-Americans are more likely to have feelings of sadness, worthlessness, and hopelessness than white Americans. That’s well over 7 million Americans who are faced with psychiatric symptoms and conditions. Societal Impact on Mental Health It’s […]
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