Music has powerful mental effects and can quickly impact a person’s mood. A music therapy program uses the inherent mood-enhancing properties of music to help improve mental health and overall well-being. The psychological effects of music are powerful and far-reaching. Music therapy is essential to comprehensive mental health treatment for many mental health disorders, including depression. Harmony…
Depression is a mental health disorder that you cannot wish away. It will not go away even if you are surrounded by things you love and the experiences you enjoy. Understanding the effects of depression on the brain may give you some insight into what it is and how it is limiting you and your…
Depression is a mental health disorder that impacts the lives of millions of people throughout the world. It is also one of the most commonly misunderstood. The term “depressed” has become a blanket word used to describe any general feelings of sadness or disappointment. Because of this, the seriousness of true depression is often overlooked.…
Not all mental health treatment centers are the same, and what makes one center ideally suited for one person may make it an inferior fit for another. Every center has different treatment programs and specialties, just like every individual has different needs, symptoms, and circumstances. With thousands of mental health treatment centers nationwide, all touting…
Depression is often misused to describe typical periods of sadness we experience when going through difficult situations. Because so many people equate depression with episodic sadness, the severity of the disorder remains highly misunderstood. Clinical depression, in its many forms, is pervasive, impacting all areas of a person’s life. When left untreated, clinical depression typically…
Seasonal depression is a subtype of major depressive disorder (MMD) that has a seasonal onset. While some people experience seasonal depression during the spring and summer, it is more common in the fall and winter. Seasonal depression is different from the winter blues, a mild form of depression specific to the period between Thanksgiving and…
Major depression is a severe mental health disorder marked by a perpetual depressed mood, diminished interest in activities, and impaired daily functioning. Treating depression involves a combination of psychotherapy and medications. Most people are aware of the emotional symptoms of depression, but depression has physical symptoms as well. Many people, including doctors, often miss the…
Depression and alcohol abuse affects millions of people worldwide. While it cannot be said that one causes the other, the two are deeply interconnected. Estimates predict that nearly one-third of people who suffer from major depression also have an alcohol use disorder. In many cases, alcohol abuse is a symptom of depression, as individuals turn…
Mental health encompasses our psychological, social, and emotional well-being. It affects our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and factors into how we relate to others, handle stressful situations, and make decisions. When our mental health suffers, it can negatively impact all areas of our lives. Mental health disorders are common, affecting millions of people every day.…