Think about how many small decisions you make every day. You decide when to go to bed, whether to answer another work email, how to respond when someone annoys you, what to do when you feel stressed, and whether to spend another hour scrolling through social media. These choices may seem unrelated, but many of … Read more
Imagine being told that you have anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or another mental health condition without really understanding what the diagnosis means. You may leave the appointment with a treatment plan, but also with dozens of questions. Why am I feeling this way? What symptoms should I watch for? Will this happen forever? What can … Read more
Everyone feels down sometimes. A disappointing result, difficult week, argument with someone you care about, or stressful day at work can leave you feeling sad, tired, or unmotivated. Usually, those feelings shift as circumstances change or you have time to recover. Depression can be very different. Depression is a mental health condition that can affect … Read more
Mental health is discussed more openly today than it was a generation ago, but misinformation has not disappeared. You can still hear claims that depression is simply a lack of motivation, anxiety is just worrying too much, therapy is only for people in crisis, or someone with a mental illness is automatically unpredictable. These ideas … Read more
Most of us learn basic physical health information from an early age. We know that a high fever can mean something is wrong, exercise is generally good for us, and a serious injury may require professional treatment. Mental health, however, is often less straightforward. Would you recognize when everyday stress has developed into something more … Read more