Coping with Seasonal Depression
Well, folks, it’s here: winter. The days are shorter, the nights feel darker, and the holiday season has brought along with it plenty of stressors. Inclement weather, travel, family, and a long list...
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Overcoming Loneliness in the Month of Love
With a holiday like Valentine’s Day that’s often focused on romantic love, it’s also a good time to remember that love can also be focused inward. Sometimes feelings of depression and anxiety worsen...
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Shame Is Just Another Form of Self-Harm: How to Eliminate Both
Self-harm is a term used to describe the act of engaging in a “deliberate injury to oneself”. Used synonymously with the phrase ‘self-injury’, actions that fall under this umbrella are those that are...
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Is It Depression?
Is It Depression? Or Are You Just Sad, Lonely Or Blue? Depression isn’t a one-size-fits-all disorder. Causes and symptoms of depression vary from person to person, so it can be tricky to know whether...
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Bias & Stigma in Mental Health
Are you curious about counseling, but worry what your friends or family might think or say if they know you are in therapy? Or are you in therapy now and wish your loved ones would understand its...
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What Invites Anxiety and Depression Into Our Lives?
Serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine are all chemicals that can lead a person to experience anxiety or depression. Even though medications are available to help mitigate the symptoms resulting...
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Is My Teen Depressed or Just Sad?
There can be a fine line when comparing sadness with depression. They often look very similar. As parents, it is very important to learn to recognize the signs to look for in your children....
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Overcoming Valentine’s Day Depression
Although most don’t usually associate Valentine’s Day with feelings of sadness and depression, this holiday can be a sad or stressful time for many. If you are experiencing feelings of depression,...
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