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Going off to college can be a very emotionally tumultuous experience. On one hand you may be excited for this first step towards being an adult out on your own. But it can also be a very overwhelming experience and can be a lonely one. Add to that the mental demands...

When you think of a child with sleep problems, what is the image that comes to mind? A Crying baby? Yes, but did you know that older children and teens can have problems sleeping too. They may have trouble going to sleep or they may find themselves waking up in the...

It is common to feel helpless when you have a spouse that is suffering from depression. While your depressed spouse needs support from you, you also need support to stay mentally and emotionally healthy.  Dealing with a depressed spouse can leave you feeling...

Postnatal depression, also known as postpartum depression, affects 1 in 7 women in the United States. Before sharing how to deal with postnatal depression, let’s look into what it actually is. Postnatal depression (PND) is a type of depression that affects women after...

Vacations are important. Time off from work and school is essential for our physical and mental health. The length does not matter as long as the vacation happens. It can be a long weekend or a whole two weeks. It can be locally based or based abroad. However,...

People experiencing depression need support, but how do you even know if someone is depressed? Here we will explore how to identify if your spouse is depressed and provide you with the information on how to deal with a spouse with depression. There are a number of...

Based on the nature of the arrangement, it is unlikely that people who get married expect to get divorced soon after, if at all. Unsurprisingly then, adjusting to life after a divorce can take anywhere from a few weeks to many years. During that time,  the range of...

In the last two years, the world has experienced the far-reaching effects of a pandemic that has disrupted the way people live, work and socialize. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health has been a cause for concern. In more recent months, the...

Mental Awareness Month has been observed in the United States since May of 1949. Approximately 20% of the American adult population suffers from a Mental health condition in their lifetime. Every citizen is impacted by this and we each can do something to help those...

You might be wondering what kind of doctor treats insomnia. Your primary care physician can actually help with the condition. They might also refer you to a sleep medicine specialist, neurologist, psychologist, psychiatrist, or even a pediatrician if your child is the...