Mental Health
Seasonal Depression: How to Manage SAD in Canada
Seasonal depression is not simply “the winter blues.” It is a recognized medical condition that affects your mood, energy, sleep, …
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Dr. James Okafor, MD, PhD
Neurologist · Canada Health Journal
Dr. James Okafor holds an MD and PhD in Neurological Sciences from McGill University. With 12 years of experience in clinical neurology and mental health research, he has contributed to landmark studies on depression, anxiety, and cognitive health. Dr. Okafor is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and serves on the editorial board of two peer-reviewed journals.
Articles by Dr. James Okafor, MD, PhD
Mental Health
Workplace Depression: Signs, Causes & When to Get Help
Most of us spend a large part of our lives at work. So it makes sense that our work environment has a real impact on our mental …
Mental Health
Dysthymia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Canada
Dysthymia — also called persistent depressive disorder, chronic depression, or dysthymic disorder — is a type of depression that …
Mental Health
Depression: Signs, Causes & Treatment in Canada
Feeling sad is a normal part of being human. Sadness helps us process loss, setbacks, and change. However, depression is different …
Mental Health
Depression: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment in Canada
Depression is a mood disorder that causes lasting feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or emptiness.
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Post-Wedding Depression: Causes, Signs & How to Cope
Yes — and you are not alone. Many people experience a surprising emotional crash in the days or weeks following their wedding.
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Depression Treatment Options: A Canadian Guide
Depression is more than feeling sad for a few days. It is a medical condition that causes a lasting low mood, loss of interest in …
Mental Health
Depression in Children and Teens: Signs, Causes & Help
Depression is a mood disorder that causes children and teens to feel persistently sad, irritable, or empty for weeks or months at …
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Depression in Men: Signs, Symptoms & Treatment
From a young age, many boys are taught that showing emotion is a sign of weakness. As a result, men tend to hide their feelings — …
Mental Health
Seasonal Depression: Symptoms, Causes & What to Eat
Seasonal depression is not simply “feeling a bit down” when the weather turns cold. It is a recognized mental health condition …