Seasonal depression will peak the first full week of November in 2024 by Taylor Bennett | Oct 18, 2023 | Depression, Mental Health Topics, Research The health and wellness community has long used data trends to accurately predict spikes in colds, flu, and other ailments. Similarly, for the third year running, Thriveworks has analyzed Google data and weather patterns from the past several years to predict the peak and severity of this year’s seasonal depression….
10 types of depression: A cheat sheet by Taylor Bennett | Jul 28, 2022 | Depression, Disorders, Mental Health Topics All types of depression are characterized by deep sadness and a loss of interest in once-loved activities. Those who are depressed might wake up after a long night’s sleep and still feel miserably tired. They might forget to do simple things like brush their teeth or eat a meal (or…
Cold weather and depression: Can the fall and winter bring on depression? by Taylor Bennett | Jan 11, 2019 | Depression, Mental Health Topics While some of us simply despise the cold weather characteristic of winter, others actually suffer significantly from a form of depression called seasonal affective disorder or SAD. This particular type of depression is thought to be caused by a lack of sunlight; symptoms include feelings of despair, difficulty sleeping, and…