Joel Lopez 
Depression. Anxiety. Bipolar. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Mental disorders take many different forms, ranging in severity from individual to individual. Naturally, it makes sense that treatment for mental illness also comes in a variety of different forms. Which one is right for you? In this post you’ll learn the difference between … Read more
You’re a good friend. And, like all good friends, it’s really hard for you to watch a person you care about struggle with depression, anxiety or any other mental illness. You want to help, but you aren’t sure how. Of course you don’t want to risk damaging your relationship, but you also don’t want to … Read more
Your hands are damp with sweat. Your heart is racing. You’re pacing back and forth. No, you aren’t getting ready to jump out of a plane—you’re getting ready to give a presentation. Or, to talk to your boss. Or maybe, just to simply meet up with some co-workers for lunch. For people with social anxiety, … Read more
Imagine this scenario. Today is your day off, and you have a list of things you want to do. Errands. Groceries. Housework. Lunch with your best friend—basic stuff like that. Instead, it’s almost noon and you haven’t left your bedroom. Not because you don’t want to; because you feel you simply can’t. And, now you’re … Read more
How to Tell if Your Anxiety is a Serious Disorder Everyone gets anxious from time to time—before a big exam, during a job interview, becoming a new parent. In situations like these, not only is anxiety normal, it actually serves a purpose (more on that later). But what about feeling anxious all the time? Or … Read more
Depression Symptoms: Why You Need to Pay Attention There’s a big difference between someone who is having a bad week and someone who is suffering from clinical depression. There many different types of clinical depression, but the Mayo Clinic estimates that more than three million cases are treated annually in the US. What this number … Read more
