Why You Still Matter Even When You Feel like You Don’t
Your worth doesn’t disappear when you can’t feel it. Even in moments of darkness, your presence still matters in quiet, powerful ways you may not see. By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief, Heed…
It’s Okay if All You Did Today Was Survive
Even on the days when depression makes everything feel heavy, your worth remains. Surviving the day is enough, and small acts still matter. By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief, Heed to Heal Introduction…
When Getting Out of Bed Feels Impossible
Struggling to get out of bed with depression? Learn practical, gentle strategies to make mornings easier and more manageable. By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief, Heed to Heal Introduction For many people living…
Caring for Yourself When the World Feels Gray
Depression can dull everything around you. Small acts of care—even gentle ones—can help you find your way back to yourself. By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief, Heed to Heal Introduction There are days…
When You Don’t Feel at Home in Your Own Life Anymore
Sometimes losing your way is how you begin to find the life that truly fits. By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief, Heed to Heal Introduction There are times in life when everything feels……
Teenage Depression: If a Parent Doesn’t Get Treatment for a Child, Is That Abuse?
Childhood depression, the deadliest illness facing children, often goes untreated. Sometimes, this is because parents do not want their children to be treated. Should this be considered child abuse? By Dr. Michael ShapiroAssociate Professor,…
Do SAD Lamps Help the Winter Blues?
SAD is a debilitating condition affecting many people, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. By Dr. Colin DavidsonProfessor of NeuropharmacologyUniversity of Central Lancashire By Dr. Claire HutchinsonProfessor of Experimental Psychology University of the…
How Small Acts of Kindness Can Help with Anxiety
A new study finds that performing acts of kindness improves mental health symptoms—and increases your social connection, too. By Jill SuttieFreelance journalist and a staff writer Introduction Depression and anxiety are…
Depression Often Gets Deemed ‘Hard to Treat’ When Medication Falls Short
An overreliance on medication as the first-line treatment for depression can lead some people to be labeled with treatment-resistant depression when there are other viable alternatives for relief. By Dr. Elissa H. PattersonClinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology University…
Want to Ward off the Winter Blues? Start by Counting Your Steps
Our study found that tracking your exercise boosts mental wellbeing. By Dr. Bruno Bizzozero PeroniPostdoctoral researcherUniversity of Castilla-La Mancha Introduction Over 330 million people currently suffer from depression worldwide, though the complexity of diagnosis and the heterogeneity of…
