Depression

Sadness is a normal reaction to grief, loneliness, and other difficult experiences. When you’re going through a hard time, or have suffered an especially devastating emotional blow, sadness can last a long time and be… Continue reading

Hug It Out Despite the fact that hugging someone with depression does not fix the problem, it will give them support and love. In addition to hugging, there are many other ways to show love… Continue reading

Unfortunately, many suffering from depression and suicidal ideation don’t seek the help they need because of the stigma. They might worry that no one will appreciate or understand the gravity of their struggles, or they… Continue reading

It can be really difficult to watch someone we love struggle with their mental health. We may want to do everything we can to help, but not know exactly the right thing to say or… Continue reading

This past weekend Daylight Saving Time ended, marking a decrease in our exposure to sunlight for the winter months. Setting our clocks back an hour so that the sun begins to set before 5pm can… Continue reading

Thursday, September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. This day falls under Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, which is the entire month of September. During this month, mental health advocates work to spread awareness of suicide,… Continue reading

For some, the onset of winter can be dreadful. The darker months and dreary weather do generally cause us to tend towards inactivity, but feeling stuck in a state of depression isn’t normal. Do cloudy… Continue reading

As we discussed in our last post, “4 Benefits of Gratitude,” having a grateful attitude can help you to be happier and healthier in many ways. But how do you cultivate the characteristic of gratitude… Continue reading

Like many other aspects of our lives, social media isn’t good or bad in and of itself—it’s how we use it that determines whether it helps us or hurts us. Since social media is an… Continue reading

Counseling is a form of therapy that has wide-reaching benefits for all kinds of people and situations. However, common myths about counseling may keep you from even considering this option as you try to make… Continue reading