There are many differences between the sexes — during good times or bad. For example, consider the all-too-common mental health condition known as depression.

Performance anxiety can arrive in many forms. For example, a singer may experience stage fright or an athlete may fail when playing in front of a crowd.

Women are far more likely to report and seek help for mental issues. With men, it can be viewed as a form of weakness and thus, kept quiet. But relationship anxiety is a male problem, too.

Not all anger is created equal. Anger is a normal and inevitable emotion. It has the potential to protect you and motivate you

Everyone is different, regardless of their sex. But research shows that generally speaking, men and women very handle stress differently.

Stress impacts everyone — regardless of age, ethnicity, sex, etc. How stress impacts us and how we react is often based on individual characteristics. That said, some specific trends and tendencies exist.

Anxiety disorders can present differently for men and women in terms of signs and symptoms but the underlying causes are often very similar. 

For better or for worse. That vow covers a lot of ground. But how often do you consider its meaning within the context of mental illness?

For better or for worse. This is not just a phrase. It’s a powerful and meaningful commitment. It’s also an acceptance.

When you start dating someone, you have expectations. Generally speaking, we tend to focus on positive expectations, e.g. love, adventure, an exciting sex life, and more.

Let’s begin by clarifying that yes, you can treat depression without meds in many cases. That said, you’ll need plenty of professional input to make such a determination.

Ask someone about depression and they’ll probably walk about mood. Of course, we all know some kind of connection to the brain exists.

High-functioning depression is not technically a diagnostic term. But it does an excellent job of simply describing what’s going on.

Depression is a tricky concept. In a non-clinical sense, everyone is depressed from time to time. It’s normal, it’s inevitable, and it can be an excellent learning tool.

If you didn’t already know it, the past couple of years has made it clear that tough times happen. No one is immune from loss, sadness, grief, or stress.

Sometimes, we rise to the occasion. Other times, anxiety gets the better of us. Generally speaking, this is normal and inevitable.

Most of us spend a major part of our life “at work.” It could be on-site, work-from-home, or doing off-hours thinking and/or planning related to your job. Now, consider this: Many, if not most people are unhappy and unsatisfied with their job.

Anxiety is the most common mental health issue on the planet. Even so, it manifests in innumerable ways. We all know the signs typically associated with anxiety, e.g. worry, sweaty palms, shaky voice, and so on

Everyone has moments of fear, worry, dread, or panic. For someone with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), these feelings can be persistent and excessive. In healthy scenarios, anxiety can be productive and at times, help us survive.

Far too often, the term “stressed out” is treated as if it means the same as “anxiety.” There’s a huge difference. Generally speaking, when we’re stressed, we know the reason why.