Back-to-School Stress and Depression: What Parents and Students Should Know As summer ends and the school year begins, many families prepare for new routines. But for some teens and young adults, this transition can trigger serious stress and worsen symptoms of depression. The Hidden Toll of School Stress While school offers growth and connection, it …
Navigating Summer Depression: Tips for a Brighter Season While many people look forward to the warmth and excitement of summer, for some, the season brings feelings of depression and anxiety. Summer depression, a form of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), can catch you off guard when the world expects you to be at your happiest. If …
Deciding whether to get treatment for a medical issue isn’t always a luxury you want to extend. For instance, a tiny cut that barely draws blood doesn’t call for an ER visit. But antibiotic cream and band-aids won’t help everything. Mental health illnesses like depression are often attributed to a bad patch, temporary stress at …