The Buddy Project. Making Friendships and saving lives, one buddy at a time. Buddy Project is a movement created by youth to prevent suicide and self-harm by pairing young people as buddies. The Buddy Project focuses on children, teens and young adults across the globe. It matches a person with one buddy based on age and…

Feel exhausted from Christmas? Post Christmas fatigue can linger for weeks, making January feel not only cold but dreary. Here’s a few simple tricks to lessen the effects of post Christmas fatigue. Proper Sleep. Your body might need a few nights of good, restful sleep before it starts feeling normal again. Expect and prepare for that. If…

  Depressed people have the most insomnia. In 2011, it was estimated that 90% of depressed people have trouble sleeping. Issues of anxiety, despair, guilt, and fear prevent a good night sleep. Not sleeping well has its own negative effects. Tiredness, inability to concentrate, loss of appetite. It’s an insidious cycle. Here are a few tips for…

Anxiety disorders are real and serious. Worry and fear are constant and overwhelming. People dealing with depression often suffer from anxiety disorders. The reverse is also true. Understanding anxiety disorders can help you deal with depression.  Here are four types of anxiety disorders. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).  GAD is when you worry for no apparent…

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