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For many of us in today’s society, depression is a force to be reckoned with. It can originate from outside of us, with the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, or the ending of a relationship. What begins externally, however, takes root internally. Our minds and hearts are clouded with thoughts…
It is unbearable to witness a loved one in pain. Whether that pain is physical or emotional, the effects are debilitating. Suffering from depression, in any form, is painful not only for the individual diagnosed but also for all of those who care for them. Understanding the signs and symptoms of this disorder is a…
Everyone experiences crises in life. How you handle these periods plays a great part in your future. There is no shame in getting the help you need to effectively manage your emotions and behaviors. Know when you need assistance with depression by looking for these warning signs: When you have thoughts of harming yourself or…
Everyone has experienced sadness at some point in their lives. For a child, something as simple as not getting that special toy for Christmas can cause sadness. For teens, finding out the person whose name they’ve spent hours writing on their notebook is now dating their best friend can trigger a sadness they think will never go away. But…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that depression occurs among seven percent of the population over the age of 12. Every year, there are approximately eight million visits to clinics and hospitals that result in a primary diagnosis of depressive disorders. Below explains the symptoms of depression and how individual counseling helps….
Why is it that so many people view the diagnosis of clinical depression as some kind of death sentence for their future job prospects? Although it is likely that many factors play into this stereotype, lazy media portrayals probably play a huge role here. If you’ve bought into the myth that people with clinical depression…
Living a life plagued with depression is complex. For some, it’s a dull feeling in the back of your mind that is triggered by a certain word, action or situation and it makes the world feel shaky at that moment. For others, it’s a form of numbness that carries through your whole body every time that…
Many people go regularly to counseling when a deep bout of depression hits or when anxiety affects their day-to-day lives. Therapy is a great tool to help individuals with mental health struggles. While it’s perfectly accurate that individual counseling can be sought out to work through depression or anxiety, one can also use it for several other personal…
Depression is considered to be the most common mental health disorder, thought to affect over 121 million adults worldwide. It is also one of the most treatable disorders. The effects of depression are catastrophic, it is the cause of over two-thirds of the 30,000 reported suicides in the U.S. each year. According to the Depression…
In today’s high-stress world, we sometimes need a little help navigating life, understanding where we come from, and deciding where we’re going. Counseling often has a negative stigma attached to it, as if people who participate in it are weaker for seeking guidance. In reality, people who seek individual counseling are building skills and making choices…
