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Is “High-Functioning” Depression Real?

High-functioning depression means that someone may experience feelings of depression, but they can still generally go about their daily routine and manage to be productive.

Often, when media discusses the symptoms of depression, they focus on the more dramatic symptoms: a struggle to get out of bed, suicidal urges, deep self-loathing. But among mental health circles, you may sometimes hear someone refer to “high-functioning depression.” What they mean is that someone may experience feelings of depression, but they can still […]

8 Resources For Postpartum Depression

Roughly 80% of women who suffer from postpartum depression make a full recovery after receiving treatment. There are a number of resources that can help you cope amidst postpartum depression.

You expect having a child to be one of the happiest moments of their life. That can make it all the more stifling when you find yourself suffering from postpartum depression. Many mothers feel a sense of guilt, that their postpartum depression must be their fault. This could not be farther from the truth. In […]

What To Expect From Your Diagnostic Assessment

At a diagnostic assessment, an experienced mental health provider can take stock of your mental health, offer you a diagnosis, and you can begin to make a plan towards treatment.

A diagnostic assessment is a brave journey to take, and it’s the first step towards mental wellness. You may have known for some time that something didn’t feel right. Maybe you’re struggling to focus at work, or struggling with your relationships. Maybe you just feel like you’ve been in a funk, and while you keep […]

What Is “High Functioning” Mental Illness

One of the biggest disservices you can do to your mental health is to decide that you don’t need help because your mental health isn’t “as bad as others.” Everyone experiences mental illness differently. Environmental factors, support networks, financial status, and personal sensitivities can all impact how someone reacts to a depressive or anxious episode, […]

How Long Does Postpartum Depression Last?

Having a child can be a wonderful experience, but it is certain to have a profound impact on your life and on your body. Your sleep schedule, daily routine, your finances, hormonal balance, and even your sex life may all be altered after the birth of your child. Roughly 60-80% of mothers develop postpartum “blues” […]

Symptoms of Depression in Men vs. Women

Nearly 10% of all American adults suffer from some form of depression, whether it be major depression, dysthymia, or bipolar disorder. Depressive mental illnesses are extremely common, affecting 3.5% of American men and 5.92% of American women in 2019 alone. But symptoms will look different between men and women. In this blog, we’ll break down the differences in […]

What are the Physical Symptoms of Depression?

When your mental health suffers, it isn’t just about your emotions or mental state. You often suffer physical symptoms, as well. This is certainly true of depression, a mental illness that affects 15 million adults in the United States. Depression has even been found to be the leading cause of disability for adults between the ages […]

Chronic Illness and Depression – Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

A chronic illness lasts for a very long time, and rarely can be fully cured. It can drain someone’s physical strength, and now research is showing how it affects mental health as well. About 1/3 of people with a chronic illness experience depression (source). Breakdown of depression rates with individual illnesses are (source): (This is […]

How to Stop Procrastinating and Conquer your To-Do List

We all do it- watch as the big deadline approaches, our anxiety rising but our bodies not jumping to action. Then, an hour before it’s due, panic takes hold, and you finish your assignment in a caffeine-induced haze. Procrastinating is a widespread problem, with about 20% of adults being chronic procrastinators (source). It’s worse for […]

What You Need to Know about Postpartum Depression

The time around pregnancy, birth, and post-birth is one filled with mixed emotions: joy, terror, excitement, dread. These are all normal responses to bringing a new life into the world, but sometimes they can grow out of control and begin to do harm to your mental and physical health. When this happens, Postpartum Depression can […]