Being the parent of a teen who is depressed is hard. It is hard because you want to help them and “fix” all their problems. You want to make all their negative feelings disappear so they can be happy. It is natural to feel this way, after all, you are their parent. Unfortunately, it is not … [Read more...]
Tips for Managing Seasonal Depression
As the weather cools down and the sun shines less, seasonal depression often starts to rear its ugly head—leaving many feel down. It is estimated that as many as 10 million Americans struggle with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) each year, while many more face the winter blues, according to … [Read more...]
How To Be More Mindful
Mindfulness can have a lot of benefits but with our busy lifestyles, it can be a hard skill to practice. Often we find ourselves doing several things at once — cooking dinner while watching the news and helping the kids with their homework. We are always engaged on some sort of device, or so it … [Read more...]
Are You Depressed?
Depression is extremely common. In fact, it is the leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Approximately 22 percent of Americans experience symptoms of depression. With the first week of October being Mental Illness Awareness Week, I can’t think of a better … [Read more...]