Help Prevent Suicide Today! Warning Signs and How to Help

The 10th leading cause of death in the United States overall is completely preventable. Suicide kills over 40,000 people per year, and is a deep cause for concern for many. This is clear in the media as suicide becomes a prominent topic in television shows, movies,...

10 Damaging Myths about Depression

Depression is a serious disease that affects people across the world, especially here in Utah. It isn’t just having sad thoughts or a bad day. The Huffington Post asked people who suffer with depression what it feels like day-to-day. One person wrote, “Depression is a...

What is Chronic Stress?

Chronic stress and acute (everyday) stress are two very different things. Stress, in general, is a feeling of being overwhelmed and worried. Defined by Medicine Net, stress is “a physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental...

What is Insomnia? Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Insomnia is more than a bad night’s rest. It affects your daily function, your memory and even your ability to concentrate. If you read this post on why sleep really is that important, you know that your insomniatic habits need to end. What is Insomnia? Insomnia...

Depression Diagnosed | Are You Depressed?

Feeling down in the dumps on occasion is a normal part of life, but if you are constantly feeling depressed you may need help. There are 350 million people experience symptoms of depression, and 13% of Americans take antidepressants (Smith, Saisan, and Segal, June...