Natural mood boosters

Video Infographic: 10 Ways to Lift a Low Mood

A low mood can strike at any moment, and the main temptation is to let your mood get the upper hand. Here are some small steps to take towards a happier you.

Suicide help

When Someone is in Suicidal Crisis - The Post We Are Not Equipped to Handle 

A suicidal crisis is the equivalent of a heart attack.  In either situation, we don't wait for the wisdom of the community to emerge.  

Toxic depression?

Depression and Toxins

We live in a world where hundreds of toxic industrial chemicals have the potential to harm us.  The chemicals mainly of concern are fat-soluble, so have the potential to become concentrated in the brain

A HealthCentral Explainer

Are Temper Tantrums an Early Sign of Mental Illness?

The general attitude towards temper tantrums in young children is that they are perfectly normal and unfortunate developmental phase associated with the "terrible twos."

Medicating depression

Our Relationship with Antidepressants

Our use of antidepressant medication has never been higher, but does this mean we are becoming more depressed, more aware, or are they simply being prescribed more and for reasons other than depression?

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Depression Test: Is it Depression or Something Else?

Are you experiencing symptoms of depression, bipolar disorder, or another condition? Take this test to help you determine what your symptoms mean.