Summertime Blues? Seasonal Depression Can Strike in Summer DepressionBy PromisesSeptember 28, 2018While the short, dark days of winter trigger seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in many people, the sunny days of summer bring on SAD for a small percentage of the population — 1% according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Sometimes called reverse seasonal affective disorder, summer SAD can be just as debilitating as…
Can You Go to Rehab for Depression? DepressionBy PromisesSeptember 19, 2018The leading cause of disability, major depressive disorder impacts about 16.1 million adults and 25 million people of all ages in the U.S. and more than 300 million people worldwide. Depression is a serious but treatable illness characterized by intense feelings of sadness, emptiness, hopelessness, anger or apathy. Although many people respond to a combination…
Are Poor Sleep Habits Fueling Your Depression? DepressionBy PromisesSeptember 14, 2018A recent study finds body clock disruptions may do more damage than just make you feel groggy. Learn why paying attention to self-care like good sleep hygiene can help safeguard your mental health. What Is the Body Clock? Your body clock (also known as your internal clock or biological clock) is an internal timing function…
6 Reasons Men Keep Their Depression a Secret DepressionBy PromisesJune 30, 2017By Kenneth England, MFT, Primary Therapist, Promises Malibu My son was 2 years old when he started preschool. I was astounded when I discovered they were teaching kids that young how to say, “I don’t like that.” Both boys and girls were encouraged to speak up for themselves. My son was shown how to express…
Men and Depression: Five Ways to Recognize and Heal Sadness DepressionBy PromisesJune 29, 2017By Kenneth England, MFT, Primary Therapist, Promises Malibu We’ve all heard the expression, “Man up.” Men have grown up with tough guy heroes as role models and have spent their lives hearing messages that they should be strong and unemotional. They learn that they cannot let things “bother them.” And if they are upset and…
Neurofeedback for Depression DepressionBy PromisesFebruary 11, 2017Depression is the general term for a group of separate but related mental illnesses, although most people associate the word with one specific condition: major depressive disorder or major depression. Doctors and researchers continually explore new and improved methods of combating this condition, which affects millions of Americans. One new approach to depression treatment is…
How to Talk to Your Husband About Depression DepressionBy PromisesFebruary 4, 2017When you are concerned that a loved one is struggling with depression, it is natural to want to help. When the sufferer is your husband, it can be more difficult. Depression can put a strain on your marriage. You likely have seen firsthand your husband’s recent irritability, difficulty sleeping and a gradual withdrawal from people…
Depression Risk Factors and Protective Factors DepressionBy PromisesJanuary 27, 2017Around 14.8 million Americans suffer from depression, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. It’s the third most common cause of hospitalization for Americans ages 18 to 44 and the leading cause of disability worldwide. Learn about some of the conditions that may put you at greater risk for depression, and what you can…
Does Clinical Depression Respond Better to Inpatient or Outpatient Treatment? DepressionBy PromisesJanuary 16, 2015When clinical depression strikes, what is the best way to receive treatment? Are patients better off checking into a 24-hour treatment facility where they can receive round-the-clock help, or are they better served by day programs, which allow them to maintain much of their daily life while working to overcome their depression? A Small Study…
What Is The Link Between an Empty Nest and Depression? DepressionBy PromisesJuly 15, 2014Middle-age is a time of life that brings change for many parents. One of those changes happens when a young adult moves out of the family home. Some parents experience what’s been dubbed “empty nest syndrome,” an informal term for the sadness, grief and loneliness felt after a child leaves home. For some, these negative…
