An eating disorder, like bulimia or anorexia, not only affects the person suffering from it, but their friends and family as well. If you believe that one of your loved ones may be suffering from such a disorder, it is important to know what to do and the best way to handle it in order to help them overcome it.  

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Millions of adults struggle with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a behavioral disorder characterized by inattentiveness, over-activity and/or impulsivity. It can be treated and managed with medications, but it is also good to know a few coping mechanisms to make your day-to-day life easier. In this post, we will give you a few tips for coping with ADHD at work. 

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Although depression affects nearly twice as many women as men, more than 6 million American men suffer with the disorder each year. Combine that with the fact that men are less likely to seek treatment for depression, and you have an even bigger problem.  

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In a recent post on “Women and Depression,” we pointed out that twice as many women as men suffer from depression. Today we’ll discuss men and addiction. Specifically, we’ll talk about how men are much more likely to suffer from an addiction to drugs or alcohol than are women. In fact, the statistics for men with a substance abuse problem show that about twice as many men as women struggle with substance dependence. 

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In previous posts, we have discussed schizophrenia and some of its variations, but are you at risk for developing it? Today we’ll define schizophrenia and talk about some possible risk factors and signs. 

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We hear a lot about addiction these days—drug addiction, alcohol addiction and more—but what about food addiction? Is it a real addiction? What is it exactly? And can it be treated? Today we’ll discuss some of the telltale signs that a person is suffering from a food addiction. 

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• During any given year, depressive disorders affect more than 19 million American adults. This includes major depressive disorder, dysthymic disorder, and bipolar disorder.
• Pre-schoolers represent the fastest-growing market for antidepressants. At least four percent of preschoolers—more than one million—are clinically depressed.
• The rate of increase of depression among children is 23%.
• In most developed countries, 15% of the population suffers from severe depression.
• An estimated 30% of women are depressed.
• 41% of depressed women are too embarrassed to seek help.
• 80% of depressed people are not currently receiving any treatment.
• An estimated 15% of depressed people commit suicide.
• By 2020, depression will be the second largest killer after heart disease. Furthermore, studies indicate that depression is a contributing factor to fatal coronary disease.
• Depressive disorders are appearing earlier in life. The average age of onset 50 years ago was 29; recent statistics show the average age of onset is between 14 and 15 years old.
• Depressive disorders often co-occur with anxiety disorders and substance abuse.
• Nearly twice as many women as men suffer with depression each year.
 

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Previously, we have discussed depression and some of its common symptoms, but there are many more. Depression can affect nearly every aspect of your life…including your sex drive. Although this may not be at the top of your list of concerns when dealing with depression, it certainly is something you may want to consider discussing with your spouse or partner. 

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Many of us have been there: We had a bad day or a tough week, so we pour ourselves a glass of wine or open a bottle of beer. However, for people suffering from depression or anxiety, self-medicating can become a big problem. 

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Bipolar disorder is a disease characterized by severe disturbances in mood. People who suffer from bipolar disorder typically experience periods of extreme excitability, called mania, accompanied later by periods of depression. During the mania phase, people with bipolar disorder often experience some of the following symptoms: 

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In the past we have discussed insomnia, particularly secondary insomnia. Unlike primary insomnia, secondary insomnia is when sleep problems are being caused by some external factor(s) that may not be entirely physical. These may include: depression, anxiety, drug abuse, alcoholism, heartburn and/or many other health conditions. We recommend that you seek treatment for these conditions. But in the meantime, try these tips to help you cope with it: 

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