by Hong Yin | May 6, 2019 | Blog
Symptoms can include losing interest in your usual hobbies or activities. Some individuals describe it as feeling unmotivated to even do the most basic things. In extreme cases, depressed individuals can find it hard to even get out of bed. People can feel tired all...
by Hong Yin | May 5, 2019 | Blog
One of the most common brain disorders in the United States is major depressive disorder (MDD). Dysfunctional electrical activity in the limbic system, which lies deep in the brain, is one of the factors involved in the development of depression as well as many other...
by Hong Yin | May 4, 2019 | Blog
With over 350 million people affected worldwide, depression is no doubt an incredibly real and serious issue. But, what exactly is going on inside of a depressed person? Is there a biological basis for these intense feelings of sadness? In the past, depression was...
by Hong Yin | May 3, 2019 | Blog
Sleep is not only important for our moods, but our overall health. Poor quality of sleep can worsen psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and more. Studies have also found that poor quality and quantity of sleep affect our hormones in...
by Hong Yin | May 2, 2019 | Blog
Julia Kristina talks about supporting a loved one with depression. It’s not easy to support someone with depression nor is easy to experience depression. Many try to be supportive of their loved ones with the best of intentions but some of the things we do may not be...
