Why aren't more people happy? And why does it seem so hard for the rest of us? Well, psychology tells us that it’s not actually that simple and that there’s a lot more to happiness than we think. In fact, some people can even come to fear happiness and become addicted to sadness instead. The good ne
A key component of depression is feeling significantly sad and down. As such, if you have been smiling often, other people may not have suspected that you may be struggling with depression— and you may not have realized it, either. Even if you have been smiling and acting cheerful, have you also b
Major depression or clinical depression is when you're depressed on most days, losing interest in normal activities and relationships, for at least 2 weeks or more. Major depression include depressive symptoms like fatigue, feelings of worthlessness, impaired concentration, insomnia or hypersomnia,
Have you ever heard of smiling depression? Depression isn't always about looking sad or crying a lot. Sometimes, people are hiding a lot of pain behind a beautiful smile. Not everybody who is experiencing depression or a depressive episode will show how they are truly feeling. As a result, this type
Has your mental health recently taken a toll? With the end of school and start of a summer break, it is very easy for us to feel increased pressure from our parents or people around us who tell us what we should do. If you feel that your signs of depression has been getting worse, it might no longer
National Children’s Dental Health Month is a good time for an oral health check-up. Your kids may qualify for free dental care with Medicaid or CHIP. Learn more at Medicaid.gov or talk to your Indian health provider. We accept comments in the spirit of our comment policy: http://newmedia.hhs.gov/st
National Children’s Dental Health Month is a good time for an oral health check-up. Your kids may qualify for free dental care with Medicaid or CHIP. Learn more at Medicaid.gov or talk to your Indian health provider. We accept comments in the spirit of our comment policy: http://newmedia.hhs.gov/st
Have you ever wondered what happens to the human body when it's happy? This is the science behind happiness! What makes you happy? Let us know in the comments! Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/LifeNoggin Life Noggin is a weekly animated educational series. Whether it's science, p
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Do you feel that someone close to you has internal struggles that they fight every day? Many people bottle up their emotions and conceal their depression all to themselves. These feelings can hurl your friend into a state of despair and isolation that can be difficult for them to escape. If you su
Depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and addictive behaviors are some examples of mental disorders, which affect your mood, thinking, and behavior for a sustained period of time. The stigma around mental health can sometimes make people afraid to reach out for help or supp
Have you ever thought to yourself: "Why am I so unhappy?" How happy are you right now? Do you struggle to find motivation and joy in your daily life? Do you know why? Did you know that seemingly small habits that can make you unhappy? From your mindset to your behavior, everything affects how you fe
