Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism are two neurodevelopmental disorders that share some overlapping symptoms, leading to questions about the relationship between the two conditions. While they are separate disorders with distinct diagnostic criteria, there is evidence to suggest that they can co-occur in some individuals and may have some shared underlying genetic and […]
Mood Disorders
Why you should keep taking your antidepressant medication
Major depressive disorder, also known as clinical depression, is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyable. Antidepressant medication is one of the most common and effective treatments for major depressive disorder, […]
Diagnosing Major Depressive Disorder
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in life. According to the Diagn and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5), there are several criteria that must be met in order for an individual to be diagnosed with MDD. The […]
Mood and Proper Nutrition
Did you know that how you eat daily impacts your mood? In all honesty eating healthy by including fruits, vegetables and nuts immediately impacts how you feel. Have you ever noticed how by consuming these foods your brain feels less cloudy and your body feels rejuvenated? This is so because healthy foods are enriched with […]
Thoughts about Bipolar Disorder
Everybody goes through mood changes depending on life seasons. One minute you can be ecstatic, and the next going through unfathomable blues because life happened. However, this fleeting whirlwind of moods is incomparable to bipolar disorder. Normal mood swings can be easily managed and controlled, but bipolar requires the services of a psychiatrist. Bipolar oscillates […]