A man sits in bed and wonders about the link between depression and poor health

Depression and Poor Health

Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 4, 2020Updated: November 8, 2021Recent findings from the World Health Organization (WHO) say depression is now the leading cause of illness and disability across the globe. And it’s linked to other disorders and diseases, including substance use disorder, according to WHO. People are wondering,…

olympic athletes suffer from depression

Even Olympic Athletes Suffer Depression

Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 12, 2016Updated: May 7, 2021U.S. Olympic swimmer Allison Schmitt, 26, is making waves when it comes to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health.This week, the Olympian, who finished second in the women’s 4X100m freestyle relay, spoke candidly about her own struggles with depression and…