It’s not uncommon for new parents to deal with unfamiliar emotions, but postpartum depression is something every new parent, and even family members, should be aware of.

Depression and burnout have my similarities and differences. It's important to recognize what those are so you can get the proper help.

Among the takeaways from the past couple of years, selfcare has been a major focus of priority for a lot of us. We’ve learned to give ourselves permission to not be okay sometimes.

New research, led by Texas State University’s Rhona Balzarini, found that COVID-related stress factors have had a major negative impact on sexual desire around the world.

Researchers are working on a more personalized approach to treat depression.

“Girl from the North Country,” the Depression-era drama set to the songs of Bob Dylan, will reopen on Broadway this spring, a little more than three months after going on hiatus because of coronavirus concerns.

The holidays are here, a time for joy and cheer. But it’s also the time of year cases of depression spike.

Project YES provides free, anonymous, online mental health resources to area young people coping with stress of the pandemic, school, relationships and the upcoming holidays.

Many moms experience postpartum depression or the “baby blues”, and it’s usually a mix of depression and anxiety, caused by huge hormonal shifts after giving birth.

Last year over 2.3 million kids suffered with severe depression, Mental Health America said

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire)– Major Depressive Disorder affects more than 19 million people in the United States and two million are kids.

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Many times, moms take on the bulk of child care responsibilities at the expense of their mental health. One study found 50 percent of moms of children with autism had elevated levels of depression. They found moms of kids with autism reported fewer symptoms of depression when fathers read regularly with the child as early as nine months old. Additionally, the scientists say dads may lessen a mother’s depression when they engage in consistent, responsive caregiving, such as soothing a child when they’re upset. While they might not eliminate a mother’s stress entirely, this research shows a father’s actions can help relieve a mother’s stress.

As we look ahead to 2021, here are some depression myths it’s time to leave behind. 2020 might have you feeling depressed, so don’t let these myths convince you that you’re making it up. Antidepressants work great for some people, but there are also other options like talk therapy, lifestyle changes, and holistic approaches. Myth number four: “I need to deal with this alone.” “A lot of people, like myself, don’t talk to others about what they’re going through. They’re going to seem weak.

Robert Mason writes letter after letter after letter to people all across the world who are suffering in silence. “We have sent out letters to just over 2,000 people to date from all over the world,” Mason shared. That was the start of Letters Against Depression, a website where people can fill out a questionnaire and be matched with a volunteer who writes them a letter. The letters connect people throughout 60 countries who are feeling alone in the world. The letters are sent to Mason, who makes sure the content is appropriate, and then he mails your letter.

In the middle of a worldwide health pandemic, we not only have to protect ourselves from COVID-19, we also have to protect ourselves from daily mental health challenges. Either way, here are some helpful lessons that keep me going and help to combat my anxiety. Also, please consider talking to a licensed therapist who can help you grow your mental health toolbox, you don’t need to do it alone. and, with the proper mental wellness tools, we can come out of this stronger and more resilient. In 2019, she helped form the San Antonio Mobile Mental Wellness Collaborative, a unique group of six mental health nonprofits who provide a holistic approach to mental wellness to school districts.

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a crisis within a crisis -- a mental health emergency. New research shows only 40 percent of patients respond to the first antidepressant they try. Meanwhile, Stanford researchers are testing a new version of magnetic brain stimulation, an FDA approved treatment that sends magnetic pulses to the brain. It increases the number of magnetic pulses, speeds up the pace and targets the pulses to each individual. Artificial intelligence may also soon play a critical role in choosing which depression therapy is best for patients.