Mental Health Advice For Entrepreneurs.
Here are our best tips for dealing with depression and improving your overall health and well-being.
Understand Depression
Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems.
Symptoms & Treatment
The symptoms of depression can be complex and vary widely between people. If you’re depressed, you may feel sad, hopeless and lose interest in things you used to enjoy.
Medications and psychotherapy are effective for most people with depression. Many people with depression benefit from seeing a psychiatrist, psychologist, or other mental health professional.
Latest Posts & Articles
Read the latest research findings and in-depth information on clinical depression and stress in adults, teens, and children.
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Depression and Water Exercise
Guest Article from waterfitnesslessonsblog.com by Christine Alexander Photo from Flickr About 5% of adults suffer from depression and that number is probably low because not everyone who suffers from depression gets diagnosed. It is not known exactly what causes depression, but brain chemistry and hormones likely play a role. According to the Mayo Clinic, factors that…
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Advice from Mental Health Practitioners: How to Handle Depression as a Business Owner
Depression is a serious mental illness and it can have severe consequences if left untreated. For business owners, acknowledging and handling depression is of the utmost importance in order to ensure the success of their business. Depression can lead to decreased productivity, poor decision-making, strained relationships with employees, customers, and vendors, as well as a…
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How to Get Yourself Moving When You’re Used to a Sedentary Lifestyle
If you’re used to sitting at a desk all day, the thought of adding physical activity into your daily routine can be daunting. However, there are plenty of easy ways to slowly transition your body to a more active lifestyle. With a little planning and effort, you’ll be on your way to better health in…
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The Top 5 Ways Yoga Improves Your Mental Health
As an entrepreneur, your mental health is essential to your success. If you’re not feeling your best mentally, it will be difficult to make sound decisions, stay productive, and maintain a positive outlook. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to improve your mental health—and one of the most effective is practicing yoga. Here…
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The Power of Physical Activity in Beating Depression
As an entrepreneur, it’s important to be at the top of your game mentally and physically. Depression can take a toll on both your personal and professional life, but did you know that physical activity is a proven method for combating depression? There are multiple studies that show the positive effects of exercise on mental…
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How to Combat Isolation and Depression as a Business Owner
As a business owner, it’s easy to feel isolated. You’re the one in charge, which means that you have to make all of the important decisions. And if things go wrong, you only have yourself to blame. That pressure can be tough to handle, and it’s easy to feel like you’re all alone in your…
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