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The holiday season, often portrayed as joyful, can trigger stress, anxiety, and depression—especially for those managing seasonal affective disorder, grief, or family struggles. Unrealistic expectations, financial strain, and overscheduling often intensify these feelings. This blog offers practical strategies for coping: setting realistic goals, staying active, practicing self-compassion, and maintaining good health. Supplements like vitamin D and omega-3s may also help. Most importantly, remember that the holiday blues are temporary, and with mindful care, you can find balance and resilience through the season.

Mitochondria, often called the “powerhouses” of cells, play a crucial role in brain energy and mental health. When mitochondria fail to meet energy demands, neurons may struggle to communicate effectively, potentially contributing to depression and other mood disorders. Research links mitochondrial dysfunction and stress to DNA leakage, inflammation, and worsening depressive symptoms. Studies show that elevated mitochondrial DNA levels in the blood are tied to stress responses and treatment-resistant depression. This growing evidence suggests mitochondria may be a key factor connecting stress, inflammation, and mood, offering new insights into understanding and treating depression.

Over 17 million people in the U.S. were diagnosed with a major depressive episode in 2017. But it's not just those who have been diagnosed (or the many who remain undiagnosed) who suffer, they have families who must navigate depression fallout, a complex series of emotions and reactions set into motion.

Depression is a multifaceted condition that impacts millions worldwide, often beyond just feelings of sadness. This blog cluster addresses the stigma of mental illness, common symptoms, and effective treatments, while also exploring unique challenges like parenting with depression and the differences between grief and clinical depression. With practical strategies, affirmations, and resources, these posts provide compassionate guidance to help individuals and families navigate the complexities of depression with knowledge, support, and hope.

A number of studies link vitamin D deficiency with depression. We asked five questions to better understand how vitamin D affects depression’s symptoms.

Depression is a mental health illness that can make people feel alone and in their heads. But you are not alone. Say it with me.