The Rising Concern of Teen Mental Health
by Aditi Dhananjaya, High School Student The concern for teen mental health has been growing across the country. In the past several years, anxiety, depression, and even suicidal thoughts among adolescents have gone up tremendously. According to the World Health Organization, one in seven adolescents (10-19 years old) experiences a mental disorder. Yet, these adolescents…
The Crazy Plant Lady
What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Why It Occurs and Things You Can You Do To Help It by Ana Morlier Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a prevalent condition that persists from early winter to spring, sometimes even starting in fall. While some might label it as “winter blues” or a mood fluctuation, it’s officially recognized…
Ask Dr. Lo - Depression
by Dr. Thomas K. Lo Depression is a serious mental health condition, and women are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with it. Depression is not a normal part of being a woman. Most women, even those with the most severe depression, can get better with treatment. So What is Depression? Depression is…
