5 Reasons Why Young Adults get Depressed

5 Reasons Why Young Adults get Depressed

5 Reasons Why Young Adults get Depressed There is a gross misperception that when an individual enters young adulthood (between the ages of 18 to 29) they transition into a state of bliss, fun and contentment. On the contrary, it can be extremely difficult to adjust...
Suicide is Not For Cowards!

Suicide is Not For Cowards!

Suicide is Not For Cowards! Last week was National Suicide Prevention Week, and it hit me hard, especially when I was reminded that suicide is the third leading cause of death among children and young adults from ages 10 to 24. I thought about all the people I knew...
Anxiety in Men

Anxiety in Men

Anxiety in Men He was sitting behind his desk at work and his chest started to feel like bricks were piling up on top of it; he was sweating, experiencing shortness of breath, and had a headache. Furthermore, he hadn’t had a good night’s sleep in weeks. He...
The Day I lost my 3 a.m. Friend

The Day I lost my 3 a.m. Friend

The Day I lost my 3 a.m. Friend… Some days I wake up feeling like I can conquer the world, then fate throws me a curve ball. I often catch it, but sometimes I miss. When I lose, my courage wavers and I begin to feel unworthy, hopeless and anxious. If I consider...
I Didn’t know I was depressed

I Didn’t know I was depressed

I Didn’t know I was depressed Christopher’s steps were pronounced when he walked he dragged his feet and his gaze was sporadic.  He had no enthusiasm, didn’t care for friends, and he had bags under his eyes. Christopher’s childhood was spent in...
Anxiety: Commonly Unperceived Factors

Anxiety: Commonly Unperceived Factors

Anxiety: Commonly Unperceived Factors Anxiety disorders are recognized as the leading mental health illness in the United States, yet only 36 percent of the American population diagnosed with anxiety receives treatment. Do you wonder why this occurs? Anxiety disorders...