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By Liz Talago for Rula The word “depression” is one of those mental health terms that has made its way into everyday conversation. But it’s important to know that there’s a difference between experiencing a temporary period of low mood and living with the clinical mental health condition known as major depressive disorder (MDD). One of

When you think about improving your health, you may focus on finding time to exercise, breaking bad habits, or changing your diet. But prioritizing your mental health is just as important. By prioritizing self-care, you can maintain good mental health and prepare for challenges before they arise. Taking a proactive approach to your well-being can

ADHD can shape how you think, feel, behave, and move through the world, touching on everything from work and relationships to everyday routines. Your finances are no exception: Once you start noticing all the ways the condition can cost you money, it’s easy to see why people coined the term “ADHD tax.” Lindsey Konchar, a

A few years ago, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a formal advisory describing loneliness and social isolation as an epidemic — the same kind of warning used in the past for public health matters like smoking. He compared the physical health impact of chronic isolation to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Loneliness doesn’t always mean being alone,

Understanding whether you’re experiencing depression or just going through a lazy period can be life-changing. While both can look similar on the surface — reduced productivity, staying in bed longer, avoiding responsibilities — the underlying causes and required interventions are vastly different. Misidentifying depression as laziness can delay crucial treatment, while mistaking laziness for depression might

Workplace bullying and adult bullying in general are big problems in the United States. According to a 2021 Workplace Bullying Institute Survey, 49% of Americans say that they’ve been impacted by bullying in the workplace. Workplace bullying describes a pattern of mistreatment within a work environment that includes behaviors such as personal attacks, exclusion and

Oct. 10 marks World Mental Health Day, a great opportunity to review your business’s emergency plan. For small businesses, that plan can slip through the cracks because it doesn’t feel important enough, but preparing before an incident is key to staying in good legal standing. Mental health crises can present in many different ways. An

When parents talk about needing a village, they generally mean the people who show up when they need support, like a neighbor who watches their kid for an hour when they’re stuck at work. As a new school year starts, that village is doing more than the phrase implies. Parents of school-age children now name

Executive functions (EF) are the brain’s management system, and control key skills like focus, planning, and managing emotions. Anyone can have trouble with executive function from time to time, especially if you’re short on sleep or dealing with a lot of stress. But for many people with ADHD or other forms of neurodivergence, these executive

As daylight hours shrink and winter weather settles in, millions of Americans brace for a familiar seasonal shift: lower energy, declining motivation, and a noticeable drop in mood. But which cities feel the “winter blues” more than others, and how are Americans coping with the seasonal slump? To find out, Rapid Garden POS analyzed hundreds of

You’ve decided to seek help for your mental health. You may have thought about it for months. Or a hard week may have led you to seek care. Either way, you have taken an important first step, and what happens next shouldn’t be the hard part. But for many people, it is. And where you

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is brought on by the changing seasons. It can be an overwhelming, jarring type of depression. Most people, when first dealing with it, aren’t sure how to cope with seasonal depression. They begin feeling sapped of energy and interest during the fall, and their condition continues to worsen as winter progresses.

When a loved one struggles with addiction, it’s easy to become resentful. Families see the addicted person prioritizing their substance above all else, but what they often don’t see are the underlying challenges leading to those actions. For many people who struggle with addiction, as AdCare Rhode Island explains below, there’s a mental illness for

Type “ADHD test” into a search bar and millions of results likely appear in under a second, many promising an answer in just a few minutes. It’s easy to see the appeal of taking an online test: a few questions, a few minutes, and the guarantee of an answer. But here’s the catch: Most people

If you’re experiencing symptoms like trouble sleeping, brain fog, and issues with mood, you might be thinking, “Am I in perimenopause, do I have ADHD … or is it both?” The easiest way to tell the difference between ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) and perimenopause symptoms is to think about timing. Perimenopause symptoms show up during

Burnout is a response to chronic workplace stress that can leave people feeling exhausted, detached from their jobs, and less effective at work. Unlike everyday tiredness, burnout tends to build gradually and may be influenced by workload, lack of control, unclear expectations, and limited support.   Burnout develops from chronic, unmanaged workplace stress and often

If you live with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you may have a hard time getting things done in a timely manner. Procrastination can be a sign of ADHD — especially when it’s driven by difficulties with executive functioning rather than a lack of motivation. It’s not like you don’t understand the importance of the tasks

When young people need support with their mental health, many first turn to a peer. A 2026 UnitedHealthcare survey of more than 2,000 U.S. college students and young adults found that 47% would talk to a friend first about a mental health concern, compared with 23% who’d seek out a trusted adult. Yet data also

There aren’t many losses in life that compare to grief after suicide. It’s intense, unique, and devastating. Many people can’t understand this type of grief unless they’ve experienced it themselves. Suicide grief is complicated and can be more isolating than other forms of grief. Your pain might feel so deep that it seems like you’ll

If you’re someone who’s more suspicious than stoked about AI, it can be stressful to see just how ubiquitous it’s becoming in basically every aspect of your life. Your day-to-day routine now involves dodging and deciphering AI-generated content, watching once-useful apps get cluttered with unwanted AI features, and begging customer service chatbots to let you