HelpGuide's Fighting Depression Newsletter 2019

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the HelpGuide.org Monthly Newsletter [View this email in your browser]( MARCH 12, 2019 - THE FIGHTING DEPRESSION ISSUE This newsletter is devoted to fighting depression, one of the most common mental illnesses, which affects more than 16 million American adults every year. Many factors can trigger depression, including loneliness, poor self-esteem, or a monumental life change such as having a baby. Depression manifests in different ways, including substance abuse, or at the most extreme: suicidal thoughts. If you or a loved one is going through a difficult time, these articles may help stop the negative feelings before they spiral out of control. Coping with Depression [Depression in Women]( Depression drains your energy, hope, and drive, making it difficult to take the steps that will help you to feel better. But while overcoming depression isn’t quick or easy, it’s far from impossible. The key is to start small and build from there. Feeling better takes time, but you can get there by making positive choices for yourself each day. [Coping with Depression]( Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse If you're feeling bad, it may seem easy to use alcohol as a crutch. But by drinking to escape depression, you're avoiding the real issues at hand and putting yourself at risk for developing an addiction. Acknowledging problem drinking is the first step to overcoming it and either cutting back to healthy levels or quitting altogether. [Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse]( Postpartum Depression and the Baby Blues After giving birth, around one in seven women will experience postpartum depression. While mild anxiety and mood swings are common in new mothers, if the "baby blues" don't taper off, it may indicate a more serious problem. [Postpartum Depression and the Baby Blues]( Suicide Prevention A suicidal person may not ask for help, but that doesn’t mean that help isn’t wanted. People who take their lives don’t want to die—they just want to stop hurting. If you think a friend or family member is considering suicide, you might be afraid to bring up the subject. But talking openly about suicidal thoughts and feelings can save a life. [Suicide Prevention]( [Donate button]( [Website]( [Website]( [Facebook]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Pinterest]( [Instagram]( [Instagram]( Copyright © 2019 helpguide.org international, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: helpguide.org international 1250 Sixth Street Suite 400Santa Monica, CA 90401 [Add us to your address book]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences](