Depression

10 Depression Symptoms You Should Not Ignore

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When someone says they feel depressed, it can mean many things. It can mean they feel sad, lonely, hopeless, guilty, or any number of other complex emotions. When these feelings start to have a negative impact on the quality of your life, it is time to take action. Continue reading […]

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3 Ways To Cope With COVID-Related Stress And Anxiety

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The impact COVID-19 has had on each of our lives can be described as both unique and difficult. For some, it meant transitioning from working at the office to working from home. For others, it meant adapting to at-home learning with virtual classes, or business compliance with evolving health mandates. Continue reading […]

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4 Effective Strategies To Overcome Anxiety

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In today’s fast-paced world, anxiety has become common. Workplace pressures, personal challenges, and the mental impacts of social media can all lead to anxiety and have a debilitating impact on our minds, and prevent us from living a complete life. The good news is that some effective strategies to overcome anxiety can help you restore Continue reading […]

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5 Signs It’s Time To Seek Help For Depression

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Depression is a serious mental health condition that can upend all aspects of your life when left untreated. It’s important to seek help for depression if you or someone you know may be afflicted with it. There are also some proactive steps you can take if you might be depressed around the holidays. If things Continue reading […]

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Coping With Holiday Grief: Navigating The Five Stages Of Loss

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While the holiday season may be over, the effects of holiday grief may be lingering on. If you or a loved one experienced the loss of a loved one around the holidays, it may be helpful to understand what depression is, and how to deal with depression over the holidays. Continue reading […]

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How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Works

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  Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a problem-focused/action-orientated style of talk therapy that helps identify and change negative or destructive thoughts, behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes. The method improves emotional regulation and quality of life while providing a scaffolding to build effective coping strategies and healthier patterns of behavior upon. Continue reading […]

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What Does Depression Feel Like?

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It’s common to feel sad or moody from time to time, but when you feel these things more intensely and for longer amounts of time, it can be a sign of depression. It’s more than just a temporary sadness. If you’re wondering what depression feels like, it can be a long and sustained time period Continue reading […]

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