The holidays are often depicted as a time of happiness and togetherness, but for many people, this season can have the opposite effect. Are you wondering why people feel loneliness during the holidays, and how you can help yourself or a loved one get through this difficult time? If so, here are some insights and…
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Experiencing seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can feel like trudging through a thick winter storm. You seem unable to find your way forward while weighed down by an invisible burden. Sometimes, you manage to push through a few steps. Other times you stumble backward. Sometimes you can’t bear to move another inch. If…
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Is my teen depressed? For parents of teens, it can be difficult to know how to differentiate between depression and your average teenage growing pains. It can be normal for teens to experience some moodiness due to hormonal changes, peer pressure, and academics—to name a few. However, if these low moods are consistent and impact…
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