Is Alcohol a Depressant? More About Central Nervous System Drugs Alcoholism, Depression, Mental HealthBy The Right StepJuly 24, 2020Is alcohol a depressant? Depressants are part of a class of drugs that work upon your central nervous system to slow down your body’s processes and make you feel calmer and more relaxed. Alcohol does this well, which is part of the reason it can become highly habit-forming. Everyone wants to feel happy and relaxed.…
Coping with Loneliness During Quarantine Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Teen Mental HealthBy The Right StepJune 8, 2020Are you having trouble coping with loneliness during the quarantine? There are many restrictions that have disrupted our daily lives as a result of the pandemic. Loneliness imposes several risks to both your physical and mental health. Coping with loneliness is not always easy for some people. It is especially difficult for those individuals who…
Coping with Isolation During Coronavirus Depression, Mental Health, TraumaBy The Right StepJune 4, 2020Staying safe during the coronavirus likely leads people to think about protecting themselves from the physical effects of COVID-19. There are signs and symptoms that go beyond the physical symptoms often discussed by the government and the media. There are emotional and mental health issues that people face while coping with isolation during coronavirus. The…
Anxiety During A Pandemic Anxiety, Depression, Mental HealthBy The Right StepJune 2, 2020Right now, the world is facing a tremendously difficult scenario, and many people are having anxiety during this time. Stock markets have dropped, a pandemic is causing sickness and death, and empty grocery store shelves evoke significant anxiety. If you are somebody who deals with drug abuse, alcohol abuse, depression, anxiety, or another mental health…
Depression Treatment During COVID-19 Addiction, Depression, Mental HealthBy The Right StepApril 17, 2020As COVID-19 continues to cause quarantines and fear across the nation, it’s bringing a new problem to light, and that’s the problem of depression. Increased fear over health, changes in the stock market, and social isolation all contribute to anxiety and depression problems. For those who also struggle with addiction, depression treatment during COVID-19 is…
Epidemic vs. Pandemic Depression, Mental Health, RecoveryBy The Right StepApril 11, 2020People following the ever-unfolding COVID-19 crisis are hearing a lot of different terms thrown around, which may be hard to distinguish from each other. For example, what difference does it make if the coronavirus is considered an epidemic vs. pandemic? There are specific criteria a disease must meet before being declared one or the other.…
Universities Are Conducting Research on Social Media & Depression Depression, SocietyBy The Right StepJanuary 2, 2018Social media addiction research has gained increased attention across the world as mental health experts and everyday social media users come to understand that life online can lead to harm, as well as enjoyment. Some of the research in this field focuses on the potential link between frequent use of various online platforms and the…
Are Teenagers Too Young to Go to Rehab for Depression? Depression, Teen Mental HealthBy The Right StepMarch 24, 2017Some people believe that depression is a condition that only appears in adults, who face everyday burdens of responsibility and obligation. However, doctors, researchers and public health officials have long known that the condition also appears in a significant number of teenagers. This fact makes appropriate teenage rehab for depression a mental health necessity.
Job Authority Linked to Depression in Women DepressionBy The Right StepJanuary 14, 2015Women who achieve job authority over others are at an increased risk for depression, a new study finds.
Can You Think Your Way Out of Stress and Depression? DepressionBy The Right StepOctober 7, 2014By Suzanne Kane In this fast-paced world, there’s no shortage of daily demands. In the determination to accomplish everything, some things inevitably fall off the list or people find themselves less than satisfied with the results. A mounting sense of pressure can take its toll, even bringing on symptoms of depression.
