Depression

On doing things we don’t want to do when doing them would be good for us.   -Reed Maxwell, Ph.D., ABPP (Clinical)   One of the most common obstacles people confront in psychotherapy, ... Read More

Depression is a worldwide public health issue that frequently remains misdiagnosed. There are approaches to screening for depression that can lead to earlier detection and intervention. ... Read More

Depression is a mental health disorder that affects people of all ages and backgrounds. It can cause feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness, and can interfere with daily life. ... Read More

By the nature of how depression manifests itself, it’s often hard for those in its grip to seek any support, let alone therapy.  And while it may seem like everyone else isn’t struggling, ... Read More

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

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

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

by Allie Dainow, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), in Toronto, ON, Canada “That Never Happened” — Experiencing Gaslighting What Is Gaslighting? Gaslighting is when someone ... Read More

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

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

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

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