Depression Resources for Northern Virginia Youth
A 2003 study found that individuals who maintain a gratitude journal exercised more regularly, were more likely to make progress toward their goals, slept better, felt more connected to others and were more optimistic. Practicing gratitude by talking about what you are thankful for, showing …
Eating disorders affect people of all ages, ethnicities, races and genders. It is not possible to tell if someone has one by looking at him or her as those who suffer from them can be underweight, normal weight or overweight. It is estimated that 1/4 …
Medication prescribed by a doctor is one way to manage major depression. It often is most effective when combined with psychotherapy. While individuals may worry that antidepressants will have personality altering effects, they can be very helpful in managing and/or improving symptoms, especially when taken …
A flow state is often referred to as “being in the zone.” It occurs when an individual is so absorbed in an activity that he or she loses track of time, his or her senses are heightened and an effortless momentum takes place as action …
Fifty percent of the individuals who experience a mental health condition(s) during their lifetime begin having symptoms by age 14. The symptoms of depression are often extremely complex, and their combination and severity can vary greatly. Familiarizing yourself with common ones can help you understand …
Nutritional psychiatry focuses upon the ways in which the foods individuals eat directly affect their brains’ function and structure. A 2017 meta-analysis in Psychiatry Research found that diets with a low intake of fruits and vegetables and a large amount of high-fat dairy products, refined …
National Recovery Month takes place in September to remind Americans that treatment helps individuals with mental and/or substance use disorders live healthy, rewarding lives. According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), which was conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental …
The experience of quarantine has varied greatly among adolescents. For some it has been an annoying disruption to their routines often resulting in forced family time. In contrast, others are confronting profound trauma like the illness or death of a loved one(s) and/or economic hardship, …
Individuals with depression have a rate of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnosis between 30 and 40 percent. ADHD is associated with poor executive functioning, which often results in disorganization; difficulties prioritizing, starting and completing tasks; challenges with memorizing facts, solving complex math problems and writing papers; …
Cognitive distortions are inflated, irrational beliefs and thoughts that skew a person’s perception of reality, typically in a pessimistic way. They are widespread, tend to occur automatically and habitually, and affect mental health by increasing depression and stress. For example, individuals with anxiety are more …