When talking about depression, a lot of people forget that depression is an illness that requires proper attention and treatment. If you’re depressed, it can be incredibly frustrating to hear things like “Just get over it”, “You’re being really dramatic”, “You have to be strong”, “Learn to deal with it”, “Happiness is a choice”. You […]
Why Did I Feel Fine Yesterday? The Causes of Depression
With 322 million people suffering with depression worldwide, it’s not surprising to learn that in America, depression is among the most common mental disorders. The cause of depression is often simplified as a chemical imbalance in the brain, but the reality is that the disease is far more complicated. Scientific research has yet to completely […]
Coping with Depression During the Holiday Season
During this time of year, radio and tv ads would have us believe we should all feel merry and bright. After all, it’s the “most wonderful time of the year” right? We need to just suck it up and be happy because that’s what is expected of us during this time of year. Unfortunately, that’s […]
Helping Kids Cope with Loss
We don’t have to talk with our kids about loss because they don’t understand death and aren’t impacted by it the way adults are, right? I mean, very young kids often think their loved one is “just sleeping and will wake up.” Older kids understand the person is gone forever, but don’t understand the gravity […]
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