Originally, I answered this question on Quora: “What are some motivational books to help you through depressiom and an existential crisis?” I have already written about the following (just click to read about them): Books about depression Cognitive behavioral therapy books However, in terms of a book about depression that…
Is Marijuana a depressant? Many people ask the question, “Is marijuana a depressant?” without actually knowing exactly what a “depressant” is. A “depressant” is a fairly technical medical term that means a drug that slows down the rate that your nerves send signals to each other. Depressants decrease brain activity in certain parts…
What are the best supplements for depression and what are some foods that help with depression? Or, rather, what is the best diet and/or supplements to prevent or lessen the impact of depression? There is a wealth of scientific information linking poor nutritional intake to depression. There are two ways to look…
What are the diagnostic criteria for depression? In other words, what are the “official” depression symptoms? There are two main diagnostic tools for depression. One is extremely prevalent in North America and is called the DSM-5. The other is international and is called the ICD-10. (More on those below.) Although the…
Mental Health Resources These are mental health resources for therapists and for people suffering from mental health issues. These mental health resources include phone numbers, online programs and apps, worksheets, self-care resources, videos, blogs of people who suffer from mental illness, and other valuable mental health resources. My goal in…
“The Guest House” poem by the poet Rumi is often quoted by mindfulness teachers because it gets at the core of the meaning behind being mindful: being peaceful with all of our emotions, whether positive or negative. “The Guest House” poem by Rumi, although extremely relevant to our lives today…
Am I depressed quiz Are you depressed? Sometimes, it is hard to know if what you are experiencing is depression or just sadness or something else entirely, especially if you are not exactly sure what depression is. This “Am I depressed Quiz” is not a substitute for medical advice, but…
How to deal with depression alone: Many people wonder how to deal with depression alone. You might be suffering from severe depression or you might be asking yourself, “Do I have depression?” Knowing how to deal with severe depression is not something obvious. Although you might want to know how…
This is the first of several self care blog posts. This one focuses on general aspects of self care that apply to everyone. You might have been told that you need to take better care of yourself, but advice like that can seem pretty useless if you have no clue how…
This article is about the best CBT books, or the best cognitive behavioral therapy books. There are many CBT books out there, and some of them are specialized to a particular disorder. This article contains a list of the best books on cognitive behavioral therapy, regardless of whether you are…