5 Things You Should Know Being sad is a normal reaction to difficult times in life. But usually, the sadness goes away with a little time. Depression is different—it is a mood disorder that may cause severe symptoms that can affect how you feel, think, and handle...
Chronic Illness and Mental Health: Recognizing and Treating Depression Chronic illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, or diabetes may make you more likely to have or develop a mental health condition. It is common to feel sad or discouraged after having a heart...
Did you know that big and important changes are happening in the brain during adolescence? Here are 7 things to know about the teen brain: 1. The brain reaches its biggest size in early adolescence. For girls, the brain reaches its biggest size around 11 years old....
What is Borderline Personality Disorder? Borderline personality disorder is a condition marked by an ongoing pattern of varying moods, self-image, and behaviour. These symptoms often result in impulsive actions and problems in relationships with other people. A person...
Do you feel very happy and outgoing—or very irritable—on some days, but unusually sad or anxious on other days? Do the “up” periods go along with increased energy or activity? Do the “downs” go along with low energy, hopelessness, or inability to enjoy what you...
Does your child go through extreme changes in mood and behavior? Does your child get much more excited or much more irritable than other kids? Do you notice that your child goes through cycles of extreme highs and lows more often than other children? Do these mood...