I’m just gonna try to make you smile for a second: Here are seven subreddits you should look at

Does the internet help with depression in the long term? Social media definitely doesn’t. But, that’s not to say that all social media is evil. Some of it is downright wonderful. One of the most popular social media/internet forums is Reddit. Reddit, for those of you who don’t know, is one of the longest running … Continue reading I’m just gonna try to make you smile for a second: Here are seven subreddits you should look at →

The Connection Between Physical Appearance & Depression

I caught a post on Reddit and it got me thinking about the broader connections between physical appearance – well, really, more like self-perceived physical appearance – and depression. The results, as you can probably imagine, are not particularly pretty. First, the study in question. A new survey shows that there is a strong correlation between rates … Continue reading The Connection Between Physical Appearance & Depression →

“People who conquered depression and/or anxiety, what’s the #1 factor that helps you?”

As some of my prior entries have indicated, I’m a big fan of Reddit. If you use it the right way it can be hilarious, inspirational and adorable. One of the more popular subreddits – and certainly one of my favorites – is AskReddit. In AskReddit, users can post a question to the Reddit community. … Continue reading “People who conquered depression and/or anxiety, what’s the #1 factor that helps you?” →

Mental health resources when you need advice, support or just to feel like you aren’t alone

A not-so-stunning mental health truism for you now: You don’t have all the answers. Neither do I. Neither do any of us. But together, we can maybe discover the truth, or at least lend support. Depression, and mental illness in general, are fantastic tricksters. They make you think that you are alone, that you are … Continue reading Mental health resources when you need advice, support or just to feel like you aren’t alone →