SAD in the Sunshine: Why Seasonal Affective Disorder Isn’t Just for Winter

You may have heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, a condition that involves recurring shifts in mood—most commonly depression—that coincide with changes in seasons. Often referred to as “winter depression,” SAD typically appears in winter when days are shorter and darker. However, it’s important to distinguish SAD from clinical depression, which persists year-round and

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Celebrating Disability Pride Month: Cormorbid mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions you should know about 

Since 2015 Disability pride month has been celebrated every year and takes place every July. It’s a movement that celebrates people with disabilities and aims to end the stigma of disability. The disability pride flag was initially created by Ann Magil in 2019 and had a bit of a change in 2021 for accessibility purposes.

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Moving for Mental Health Month: Simple Ways to Stay Active Without Extra Time or Money

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year’s theme set by the Mental Health Foundation is ‘Movement: Moving for Our Mental Health’. Many of us take movement and exercise for granted, despite the fact that it’s scientifically proven to improve our mental health. Moving doesn’t have to mean running every day or hitting the

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Empathy and Sympathy: Navigating the Depths of Human Connection

Have you ever shared your struggles with someone, only to receive a response like, “Aww, I’m so sorry to hear that, I know how it feels”? It’s a common reaction, one that’s often rooted in sympathy. But what exactly is sympathy, and how does it differ from empathy? Sympathy, as Google puts it, is “feelings

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