If you have a friend or family member living with depression, it may feel hard and confusing to know what to say to them. Sometimes, even the most well-intentioned advice might come out wrong and do more harm than good. To help you navigate these waters, our team took the time to craft some guidelines […]
Finding Holiday Joy in a Recession
Although it is also a joyous period of time, the holidays can be tough emotionally, mentally, and even financially. The current economic status of our country is stressful and frankly, a bit scary. Record high gas prices and increased prices at the grocery store have all of us feeling a bit spooked. In combination with […]
How Can Depression Affect Family Relationships?
Millions of individuals in the United States are diagnosed with depression. It can make you want to isolate yourself from loved ones, including your family. Even under perfect circumstances, navigating familial relationships can be difficult. Depression puts a further strain on your family. This is not to make you feel guilty about your depression. Unfortunately, […]
When You Can’t “Snap Out of It”: How Depression Counseling Brings Relief
It’s been hard and you’ve tried everything you can think of. Depression is akin to a dark cloud hanging over you, fogging up your mind and heart. Distracting yourself, exercising, trying to get enough sleep, even digging deep to find the motivation all prove fruitless. No matter what, you just don’t “snap out of it. […]