Diurnal mood variation: Understanding its symptoms, links to major depressive disorder, and circadian rhythms by Jason Crosby | Aug 9, 2022 | Depression, Mental Health Topics Often an associated symptom of major depressive disorder, diurnal mood variation occurs when a depressed individual notes a marked difference in mood over the course of a day. In a majority of cases, low mood is experienced in the early hours but it gradually improves throughout the day, hence its…
How loneliness affects the mind and body—plus 5 coping strategies by Jason Crosby | Apr 8, 2022 | Coping Skills, Loneliness, Mental Health Topics Spending time alone can be a blissful way to recharge our batteries when we feel our social energy levels starting to dip low. We all need some alone time every now and then—but when being alone becomes our daily default mode, the benefits of solitude disappear. And then loneliness sets…
What’s the cure for the common cold: A fist bump or a hug? by Dan Tamasulo, PhD | Dec 9, 2019 | Communication, Mental Health Topics In 2008, as the crowd celebrated a successful campaign speech, Barack and Michelle Obama gave each other a fist bump. As many things surrounding the Obama family do, the fist bump went viral. Fist bumps quickly became the new handshake. And according to some, this type of handshake could function…
Keeping the brain young: How can I maintain my mental, emotional, and physical health as I age? by Taylor Bennett | Jun 20, 2019 | Aging, Health & Exercise, Mental Health Topics Many people develop mental and neurological disorders as they enter old age, depression, dementia, and anxiety being among the most common. These challenges often go underrecognized, but it’s important we stay on top of our mental, emotional, and physical health as we age. Take care of yourself throughout life by…