Grief: It’s not just about death
DepressionUnderstanding the Many Faces of Grief: Beyond Loss and Death When we talk about grief, our minds often go to the loss of a loved one. However, it's essential to realize that grief can take various forms. Regardless of the circumstances, grief…
Holiday blues – Surviving the holidays and mental health
Depression How to Survive the Holiday Blues and Maintain Good Mental Health The "summertime blues" are a common phenomenon among many individuals, but the holiday blues, while just as prevalent, aren't as normalized. The holiday blues can be far worse…
Help! Teenage Depression!
DepressionUnderstanding Your Teenager’s Emotional Struggles Most parents understand teenage angst: the sometimes obnoxious independence and defiance, even seemingly random outbursts of anger and frustration over minor annoyances (which, well, are minor…
Anticipatory Grief (pre-grief)
DepressionAnticipatory grief, or pre-grief, happens when we know when in advance that we are going to lose something or someone that we care about. It may be due to terminal illness of a loved one, an impending job loss, the loss of a relationship or…
Depression
DepressionDepression has been described as a dark cloud that just doesn't go away. It has also been described as a deep, dark, suffocating reality that seems to have no relief in sight. Even things that you know would help seem unattainable. If you are here, please let me help.
Grief
Depression Feeling depressed because of a recent loss (of life, a relationship, job, way of living, etc.)? Does your grief feel unmanageable or like it will never go away? Are you pulling away from people that are trying to help? Do you feel…