A limited rotation of commercials can easily position that the solution to any ailment is a prescription. Sometimes medication is the answer. However, exploring healthy self-care options should also be considered before a chemical one. Support: If you’re lucky to have a go-to circle who won’t betray your trust when you are most vulnerable, make some time to discuss the weight of the world -- YOUR world. Remember, there is no shame in seeking out support who make it appoint to

Bridging features creative works of prose and poetry on the In the Loop blog of Let's Check-in Ghosts and Haunting Enter October. Like swirling Autumn leaves that eddy, rustle and and wisk against grass, asphalt or sidewalk, a once green past has dried. I smile recalling the beauty of my resplendent shades of red, yellow or orange. But, some memories take a deeper step towards darkness, distort and cut. Chasing thoughts, whether long ago or recent. Sometimes they whip around

25% - Rate of U.S. adults in 2004 who cited “no one to talk to about important matters,” increasing 15% in ten years - Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America Why this matters: Social isolation and loneliness are associated with an increased mortality. #Isolation #Alone #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #Depression #Support #Communication #Family #Connection

80% - estimate of Moms who experience the Baby Blues: feelings of worry, unhappiness, and fatigue after having a baby. These feelings are somewhat mild and exit within a few weeks on their own. However, Postpartum Depression symptoms are more severe and usually require treatment. The condition affects at least 15% of births and may precede or follow anytime after childbirth. National Institute on Mental Health #Motherhood #Parenting #Depression #Stress #Alone #Isolation #Fami

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Loneliness is even more damaging to your body than obesity and diabetes and has been linked to high blood pressure, dementia and premature death. - CBC Radio #Isolation #Alone #Life #Emotions #Connection #Depression

77.9% - Male percentage of U.S. suicides. - CDC 2013 #Suicide #Men #Male #MentalHealth #Depression

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PTSD. These four letters mean many things to many people--most of them troubling, and justifiably so. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) develops in some people who have “experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event.” Symptoms can show themselves within three months of the traumatic incident, but sometimes it can take years for them to manifest themselves. Most important in this context is they must last mor

Screening for depression is beginning to increase -- at least for key populations. However, the signs and symptoms are still under-discussed. A report targeting loneliness may have influenced the trend for screening. The author of the study illustrates how those feeling isolated suffer physiological impairments. #Alone #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #Depression

January is National Stalking Awareness month. With 7.5 million Americans stalked each year, public discussion can reduce the stigma of reporting and yank it from the shadows. While the stereotype may link it with younger women, 15% of all women and 6% of men have experienced stalking at some point in their live. Are you aware of the facts? Take this quiz. #PTSD #Alone #College #Quiz #Depression #MentalHealth

This week, Alabama and Clemson battled for the 2016 College Football National Championship. We celebrate the coaching, athleticism and determination. However, little public attention is paid to the many stressors on such athletes. Aside from the expectation of excellence being magnified before large audiences, these young adults are also juggling academic and personal struggles. Clemson's Jay Guillermo has chosen to speak publicly about his struggles with depression, alcohol