What About the Elderly? A look at Depression in Older Populations

If someone were asked to picture an elderly person, it would be likely they would picture someone who is wise, with years of experience under their belt- possibly a doting grandparent, but rarely would the image of a…

Subjective vs. Objective: What We Don’t Yet Know About Anxiety

There have been numerous studies to date exploring the associations between anxiety disorders and income, for example, demonstrating that the presence of a mental illness is highly correlated with low income…

How Autism Affects Loved Ones — The Allure of Emotional Self-Imprisonment

It’s no secret that the symptoms of Autism (ASD) greatly affects a person’s ability to associate and socialize with others. Deficits in reading social cues and reciprocating emotions make even the most…

Trial and Error: Diagnosing and Treating OCD

By: Sharmila Dass

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder affects about 2 to 3% percent of the world’s population and usually begins in individuals ranging from 22 to 36 years old (Jenike, 2005). Individuals that suffer from OCD have…