What is depression? Recognizing signs, symptoms, and finding solutions by Theresa Lupcho, LPC | Jun 12, 2024 | Depression, Disorders, Mental Health Topics Depression is one of the most well-known and studied mental health conditions. It’s characterized by feelings of sadness or emptiness, low energy, lack of concentration, and sleep and appetite changes, among a myriad of other symptoms, with episodes recurring over months or years. The different forms of depression are complex…
The complex relationship between depression and sleep: Insights and solutions by Hannah DeWitt | Jun 6, 2024 | Depression, Mental Health Topics, Sleep Depression has many noticeable symptoms, including feelings of hopelessness, changes in appetite, and difficulty concentrating. One of the more impactful depression symptoms is sleep disturbances. Those struggling with depression may sleep too much or not enough, and these sleep disturbances can exacerbate other depression symptoms. Read on to learn more…
Why does depression make you tired? Learn more about how depression and other conditions can affect your energy levels by Laura Harris, LCMHC | Jan 30, 2023 | Depression, Mental Health Topics, Sleep It’s normal to feel exhausted at the end of a long day—or after working out, traveling, or even some vigorous spring cleaning. But what about when we’re depressed? Could depression actually affect our energy levels? Can Depression Make You Suddenly Tired? Mental health professionals typically agree that it can. Remember,…
How to stay motivated when working from home: 8 tips by Kyle Risley | Jan 31, 2022 | Mental Health Topics, Self-Improvement, Work & Careers Staying motivated is one of the biggest challenges remote workers face. After working remotely for one year, job motivation stats show a drop from 56% to 36%. Most workers cite lack of interaction and distractions as the biggest factors affecting their motivation. Changing habits can increase motivation and reduce the…
Fatigue is dangerous—understand the harmful effects and learn how to manage your exhaustion by Anna Lexi | Oct 22, 2018 | Mental Health Topics, Sleep Fatigue can be described as a state of exhaustion, which often results from overworking yourself mentally or physically. Large amounts of stress and anxiety that aren’t properly handled, as well as feeling bored or stuck, can lead to your feeling fatigued. Fatigue can have some pretty harmful effects from reduced…