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...]
Can Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Help Me?
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT for short) is a treatment that can be effective at addressing a variety of mental health concerns—from anxiety and depression to insomnia and eating disorders. But, how do you know if CBT is the right approach for you? How do you know if you can benefit from this … [Read more...]
Coping with Grief
Grief can be crippling. It can feel unbearable and never-ending. It is one of life’s most difficult experiences—losing a loved one, a pet, a home, a job, whatever it is that has shaken your world and led to your grief. There is no quick fix for grief, but there are ways to move through it, … [Read more...]
Replacing One Hustle for Another
For many of us, our lives are often busy with work, projects, extracurricular activities, house chores and so forth. We wake up early, stay up later and squeeze a whole lot in our day to keep up. I often complain to my husband that figuring out what to make for dinner every night and packing lunches … [Read more...]