Do I Have High Functioning Depression?

Do I Have High Functioning Depression?

A misconception about depression is that the person experiencing it must show obvious symptoms, like having a difficult time getting out of bed or struggling to work, go to school, or shower. This is “low functioning depression,” and refers to when depression gets in the way of every day functioning. Today we’re covering the signs and symptoms of high functioning depression, or dysthymia; a form of depression that allows for most every day functioning. We’ll talk about how to spot it, and tips for the future.

5 Tips For Mental Spring Cleaning

5 Tips For Mental Spring Cleaning

Spring is here!

And we couldn’t be more excited! Goodbye winter blues, and hello to open windows, blooming trees, and… spring cleaning! Every year we hear how cathartic and rejuvenating it is to clean our homes to kick of the season, but what about some emotional cleansing too? Keep reading to find out 5 helpful tips for mental health spring cleaning.