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Ask Dr. Steve: The truth about spring and suicide risk

Most people believe suicide rates peak during winter holidays. This is a persistent myth. Research consistently shows that suicide rates are actually lowest in December and highest in spring and early summer — April through June. Understanding this counterintuitive pattern could save ...

Ask Dr. Steve: Your allergies might be affecting your mental health

You expect seasonal allergies to bring sneezing, congestion, and itchy eyes. What you might not expect: research increasingly links allergies to depression, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts. The connection isn't psychological—it's biological, involving inflammatory processes that directly ...

Ask Dr. Steve: Burnout or depression? Why the difference matters

You're exhausted. Motivation has vanished. Work feels pointless, and rest doesn't restore you. You might assume it's burnout—a reasonable conclusion given modern demands. But burnout and depression overlap significantly, and misidentifying one as the other leads to ineffective ...