Blog

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes wild and unpredictable changes in mood, energy, and activity levels. It can make concentrating or accomplishing simple tasks difficult and frustrating. Someone with bipolar disorder can experience periods of extreme elation, intense energy, irritability, and exaggerated behavior. These are known as manic episodes. They also experience periods of hopelessness and indifference. These are known as depressive episodes. In extreme cases, someone with bipolar disease may experience psychosis, delusions and hallucinations. The cause of bipolar disorder is not known, however, we believe genetics, environment, and brain chemistry are significant factors. The Three Types ...

The impact COVID-19 has had on each of our lives can be described as both unique and difficult. For some, it meant transitioning from working at the office to working from home. For others, it meant adapting to at-home learning with virtual classes, or business compliance with evolving health mandates. These abrupt changes to the way we work, live, and interact with each other are proving to have a negative impact on the mental health of every age group. As scientists track a surge in depression  and anxiety related to the pandemic, we are forced to find new and different ...

Trauma can result from a number of events that happen in the workplace. Death of a co-worker or client, witnessing an accident, or being the victim of abuse. Even events such as downsizing or re-location can be perceived as traumatic and have long-lasting effects on one’s psyche. It is normal to feel anxiety, guilt, or irritability after a traumatic event in the workplace. These are natural stress responses. However, if these feelings last weeks or months, or interfere with your quality of life at home or at work, it's time to assess the situation. Let’s look at how to better ...

When someone says they feel depressed, it can mean many things. It can mean they feel sad, lonely, hopeless, guilty, or any number of other complex emotions. When these feelings start to have a negative impact on the quality of your life, it is time to take action. Here Are 10 Depression Symptoms You Should Not Ignore: 1. Persistent Feelings Of Hopelessness Or Helplessness If feelings of despair linger on for more than a few days, it is time to recognize these feelings and try to resolve them. If these feelings of despair linger on for more than a few ...

Did you know life can be stressful at times? Of course you did. Experiencing stress, anxiety, and anger is part of the human condition. We even have built-in responses to these stressful situations that have been part of our DNA for millions of years, like the “fight or flight response”. It is often how we respond to a situation that determines how stressful it is. For instance, some become irate at even a slight reduction in speed by the driver in front of them. Others maintain a calm blanket of serenity through the most tragic of life circumstances. Here Are ...