by sherry | Jul 6, 2020 | Blog
Do you know your brain has the ability to change itself no matter how old you are? The process, known as neuroplasticity, happens daily. It’s also something that you can encourage with the help of light stimulation. What’s Neuroplasticity Neuroplasticity, or...
by sherry | Mar 22, 2020 | Blog
Have you ever had one of those rainy days that makes you feel cold, tired, and want to curl up for a nap? You are not alone. Sunlight increases serotonin, a neurotransmitter that is believed to help regulate mood and social behavior. A shortage of serotonin can make...
by sherry | Mar 21, 2020 | Blog
It starts as a sadness, then I feel myself shutting down, becoming less capable of coping. Eventually I just feel numb and empty. — Mind (UK mental health advocacy group) This visceral description of depression captures only one of the many faces of the illness,...
by sherry | Mar 20, 2020 | Peer-Reviewed Publications
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is the third leading cause of global disability [1], yet not everyone diagnosed with the condition seek treatment. Roughly 43% of primary care patients who experience a 6-month anxiety or depressive disorder diagnosis do not receive...
by sherry | Mar 19, 2020 | Peer-Reviewed Publications
Current treatment of depression has significant limitations. Antidepressant medication is the first-line treatment for depression, but it is not suitable for everyone. Askalsky and losifescu cited “more than one-third of [Major Depressive Disorder] patients do...
