Manic Depression

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The Role Of Physical Activity: Can Exercise Cure Depression?

While exercise has evident benefits, it’s crucial to understand its role within the broader context of depression treatment. Exercise alone is not a standalone cure for depression but can be a highly effective complementary treatment. For some individuals with mild to moderate depression, regular physical activity might be sufficient to manage their symptoms. However, those with severe depression typically require a combination of treatments, including medication, psychotherapy, and lifestyle changes.

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When Depression Meets Poverty: The Silent Collapse No One Sees

What depression really feels like when money runs out: the hidden impact of sanctions, unemployment, and trauma, plus practical steps to help people slowly rebuild hope.

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Rising Tide of Disability Among Children

A recent study by the Resolution Foundation has revealed a concerning trend in England and Wales: 1.2 million children are now living with a disability, with the most significant increase observed among teenagers. This statistic is a sobering reminder of the growing challenges facing today’s youth, particularly regarding mental health issues, which have seen a sharp rise in recent years.

Enhancing Well-Being and Productivity

Achieving a balanced life requires more than just managing time—it involves creating spaces that support your physical and mental needs. Ergonomics bridges this gap, offering practical solutions to ease daily stressors and enhance overall well-being.

Mental Health Does Not Discriminate

Mental health does not discriminate. A lived-experience perspective on anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, stigma, and why careless media rhetoric harms vulnerable communities seeking support and hope.

Celebrity Culture and Its Link to Depression and Substance Abuse

Celebrity culture has long been a source of fascination for the public, offering a glimpse into the glamorous lives of actors, musicians, and influencers. However, behind the glitz and glamour, there is often a darker side that can lead to severe mental health challenges, including depression and substance abuse.

How To Suppress Bad Memories

While completely erasing bad memories isn’t possible, learning how to suppress or manage them effectively can play a significant role in healing and improving mental well-being.

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Taking Things for Granted: Lessons I Learned Too Late

A personal reflection on taking things for granted, regret, grief, empty nest syndrome, and the connection to mental health—highlighting how loss teaches us the value of people and moments.

When Stigma Comes From Home: My Experience With Mental-Health Judgement

A first-person account of mental-health stigma within a traditional rural Polish family: why it’s hard to explain mental health to older generations, how judgement impacts wellbeing, and what the statistics say about stigma and discrimination in Poland.

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Loneliness at Christmas: You Are Not Alone

Loneliness at Christmas can affect anyone. This heartfelt first-person article reminds readers they are not alone, explores depression and seasonal sadness, and offers practical ways to cope, learn new skills, and find hope as the New Year approaches.

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