Bereavement and Depression: What is Prolonged Grief Disorder
Grief – it’s an inevitable and painful part of life. Losing a loved one, no matter how old you are when it happens, understandably alters your life. The pain and…
7 Tips for Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder
7 Tips for Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder As the daylight hours wane and the air gets chillier, you may feel a shift in your mood. If the fall and…
How to Cope With Depression During the Holidays
The holiday season can be filled with joy, festivities, and cheer. But it can also be filled with grief, loneliness, despair, and sadness. And we’re not just talking about being…
Understanding the Link Between Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety and depression are a notorious duo. Over 40 million Americans suffer from an anxiety disorder each year, and an estimated 60% of them also have symptoms of depression. (And…
What Are Some of the Best Exercises for Depression?
The best treatment for depression is different for everyone. What’s best for you can only be determined with the help of a mental health professional like our highly experienced clinicians…
10 Signs of Depression Relapse and How to Prevent It
You’ve faced and overcome the challenges of depression in the past. Perhaps you’ve gotten professional help through therapy, medication management, an IOP, or ketamine treatments. These approaches are incredibly effective…
Coping Strategies for Managing Stress and Depression
Stress takes a toll on your mental and physical health. But if you have depression, it can be even more negatively impacting. When dealing with stress and depression, you may…
What is Psychodynamic Therapy for Depression? How It Works
Successfully treating depression goes beyond reducing symptoms. You have to get to the root cause and understand the “why” behind them. By exploring what’s behind your depression, you gain essential…
The Benefits of Group Therapy for Depression
Depression is very treatable. An incredible number of evidence-based therapy approaches can arm you with the tools and strategies you need to understand and overcome your challenges. But what kind…
Medication and Therapy: Benefits of Combined Therapies for Depression
What’s the “better” option when treating depression? Is medication or psychotherapy more effective? The answer is both. Several studies have shown that combining medication and psychotherapy yields the best therapeutic…
Understanding the Link Between Childhood Trauma & Depression
Uncovering the causes of your depression is one of the most critical things you can do to recover. There are indeed biological factors that could contribute to your depression. But…
Why You Need a Strong Support System
Making friends can be difficult, especially during these uncertain times. Having a healthy and strong support system is essential to your mental and physical health. The more support you have,…