Repressed anger can increase your risk for high blood pressure

Have you ever been in one of those moods where you ball up your fists, your face turns red and you swear if you open your mouth, flames wi...

Nonprofit 'Challenge Day' teaches students acceptance, not to bully

A couple weeks ago, I was honored to be asked to join in Oxford High School's Challenge Day. What is Challenge Day,  you may ask? ...

Insomnia is linked to depression

AP photo I slept for nine hours last night. It was amazing! And trust me, as it probably is for most of us, this hardly ever happens...

'Blue Monday' — the most depressing day in 2013

Today has been branded as "Blue Monday," the most depressing day of 2013. And with temperatures in Metro Detroit feeling like th...

Study shows diet soda drinkers more likely to suffer from depression — but be wary of results

AP photo My first thought when I heard this study result was thank God I don't drink anything "diet." A new study by Hon...

Oscars

'Silver Linings Playbook': A movie about mental disorders nominated for an Oscar

Yesterday, the Oscar nominations were announced. And I have to admit, I have only seen one of the movies nominated for Best Picture. But...

With 7.8% rate of unemployment, hard to sympathize with NHL

NHL is back. Don't get me wrong, I am happy the Detroit Red Wings are back. But, at the same time, it's hard to feel sorry for milli...

Pets can help reduce depression

Ever since I was little, I always wanted a pet. And, finally, at 24 years old after moving out of my parents' house, I finally have ...