Have you ever felt down and wondered, is this depression? It’s normal to feel sad, irritable, or low now and then - so at what point does sadness become depression? …
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How Unmanaged Stress Can be Harmful to Your Health
We all know what it feels like to be stressed, but what is “stress”, exactly? Stress can be thought of as the reaction to a change that requires a response…
3 Steps for Interrupting “Anxiety Spirals” During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it a great deal of uncertainty leaving many people feeling anxious and fearful of what’s to come. Anxiety is often associated with symptoms like…
The Blurred Line Between Grief and Depression
Experiencing a major loss, be it of a loved one, losses from a natural disaster, a disability, a serious medical illness, or financial ruin, may lead to feelings of immense sadness,…
7 Ways to Be There For A Friend Who Is Grieving
Someone you care about just lost someone (or something) very important to them, and you feel helpless. You see this person suffering and you wish so badly that you could…
What to do When the “Winter Blues” Don’t Go Away
“Winter Blues” versus Seasonal Depression The winter months brought with them colder temperatures, overcast skies, late sunrises, and early sunsets. For many people living at northern latitudes, the winter climate…
4 Ways to Overcome Loneliness
What is loneliness? Feeling lonely is not the same as being physically alone; we all know it's possible to be alone and feel content, and it's also possible to feel…
When depression and relationship distress intersect
Falling into a state of depression is hard enough, but to do so while in a relationship can add a whole new level of stress to the situation. Often times,…
National Depression Screening Day (NDSD) is October 10, 2013 – Michigan Depression Counseling
Tomorrow is National Depression Screening Day, an important day to reflect on those individuals affected by depression. As taken from Screening for Mental Health: National Depression Screening Day raises awareness…
Transitioning to College: Depression
Transitioning to college and taking that great leap into adulthood is often thought of as one of the most exciting times of a young person’s life. This coming-of-age story is…