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6 Tips to Help Ease Seasonal Depression December 7, 2023 . No Comments
Do the changing seasons sometimes leave you feeling down or overwhelmed? Many people struggle with emotional fluctuations as the calendar flips from summer to fall and winter. Seasonal ... Read More
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The Mentally Ill Therapist: How I Use My Pain for Healing April 12, 2023 . 3 Comments
I have anxiety, chronic depression, and excoriation disorder – I’m also a master’s level psychotherapist with my own private practice. My life story and diagnosed mental disorders ... Read More
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What’s Going On Behind the Scenes? Mental Health and the Entertainment Industry December 3, 2021 . 1 Comment
by Jennifer Leff, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, in New York, NY Co-Chair, Behind the Scenes Mental Health/Suicide Prevention Initiative Steering Committee What’s Going On Behind the ... Read More
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“That Never Happened” — Experiencing Gaslighting August 30, 2021 . 1 Comment
by Allie Dainow, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), in Toronto, ON, Canada “That Never Happened” — Experiencing Gaslighting What Is Gaslighting? Gaslighting is when someone ... Read More
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7 Indicators of Social Anhedonia May 27, 2021 . 6 Comments
7 Indicators That You Might Be Experiencing Social Anhedonia Life comes with ups and downs, joys and sorrows, mourning and celebration. Our emotions can act as a useful indicator of when ... Read More
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5 Excuses People Use to Avoid Getting Professional Help January 4, 2021 . 2 Comments
Things Aren’t That Bad: 5 Reasons People Give to Avoid Getting Professional Help According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness, but ... Read More
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What Is Smiling Depression? December 1, 2020 . 3 Comments
What Is Smiling Depression? Millions of individuals in the United States are battling depression. Whether genetics, circumstances, or a bit of both are the root cause, depression is a ... Read More
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Inside the Mind of Someone Dealing with Depression October 5, 2020 . 2 Comments
Dealing with Depression While each person has their own unique experience with their mental health-related issues, when you go inside the mind of someone dealing with depression, some ... Read More
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How to Show Love When You’re Depressed September 8, 2020 . 3 Comments
How to Show Love When You’re Depressed Learning how to show love when you’re depressed can save your relationships with loved ones. The first step is recognizing that depression ... Read More
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Epigenetics and Depression: How Environment Impacts Mental Health March 12, 2020 . No Comments
Over 17 million adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode in 2017 (National Institute of Mental Health, 2019). Globally, more than 264 million people of all ... Read More
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Are You Experiencing Job Burnout or Something Else? September 25, 2019 . No Comments
According to a recent Gallup poll, 44% of full-time employees experience occasional burnout, with an additional 23% reporting frequent or constant burnout. A person’s desire to work hard, ... Read More
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Boosting Your Mental Health with Expressive Writing August 23, 2018 . 5 Comments
George felt weighed down as he checked into yet another motel room. This was his ninth business trip in one month. He didn’t used to mind the traveling so much. Sure, it gets tiring, ... Read More