Do you find yourself falling into the comparison trap? We are wired to compare ourselves to others; doing so can actually help us thrive. Noticing the achievements and talents of…
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Signs of Anxiety & Depression in Children & Teens
Considering all of the changes and stressors kids have experienced this year, it’s important that parents be aware of the common signs of anxiety & depression in children & teens.…
The Difference Between Sadness and Depression
Have you ever felt down and wondered, is this depression? It’s normal to feel sad, irritable, or low now and then - so at what point does sadness become depression?…
How Unmanaged Stress Can Be Harmful to Your Health
We all know what it feels like to be stressed, but what is “stress”, exactly? Stress can be thought of as the reaction to a change that requires a response…
The Blurred Line Between Grief and Depression
Experiencing a major loss, be it of a loved one, losses from a natural disaster, a disability, a serious medical illness, or financial ruin, may lead to feelings of immense sadness,…
7 Ways to Be There For a Friend Who Is Grieving
Looking for ways to be there for a friend who is grieving? Someone you care about just lost someone (or something) very important to them, and you feel helpless. You…
What to do When the Winter Blues Don’t Go Away
Winter blues versus seasonal depression The winter months brought with them colder temperatures, overcast skies, late sunrises, and early sunsets. For many people living at northern latitudes, the winter climate…
4 Ways to Overcome Loneliness
What is loneliness? Feeling lonely is not the same as being physically alone; we all know it's possible to be alone and feel content, and it's also possible to feel…
National Depression Screening Day (NDSD) is October 10, 2013 – Michigan Depression Counseling
Tomorrow is National Depression Screening Day, an important day to reflect on those individuals affected by depression. As taken from Screening for Mental Health: National Depression Screening Day raises awareness…