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I want to address a common misconception that often shadows our discussions about mental health: the difference between experiencing a bad day and living with depression. It’s important to really understand this distinction to encourage empathy and understanding within our communities and to support those who are struggling. Depression is a complex clinical condition that affects millions worldwide. Unlike the occasional bad day that everyone experiences, depression is pers

It’s no secret that we are in a mental health crisis that was exacerbated by the COVID pandemic, growing economic instability and social unrest. At our clinic we have seen an increase over the last few years in not only the demand for mental heath services, but also an increase in the severity of symptoms. The last few years have taken a toll and it is showing. Mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and complex trauma are a major public health concern worldwide,

Depression and anxiety have been on the rise over the last several years, both in frequency and also in severity. Did you know that...

It has been a brutal few years hasn't it? I think 2023 is going to be the year when we really start to see the deep impacts of burnout...

“Pets offer an unconditional love that can be very helpful to people with depression,” says Ian Cook, MD, a psychiatrist and director of the Depression Research and Clinic Program at UCLA. We all struggle from time to time with feeling down, stressed out, or lonely, whether or not we have a diagnosed mental health problem. Research shows that animals reduce tension and improve mood. Along with therapy and possibly medications, pets can help people with mild to moderate sympt

I am passionate about Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I use it in my own life and it has made all the difference. I cope with...

Depression affects 10% of people in America and about half of all college students report feeling so depressed at some point that they have trouble functioning. It’s becoming the “acceptable” mental health diagnosis but there are still many misconceptions about depression and what can be done about it. Myth # 01: Depression and sadness are the same thing Sadness is not the same thing as depression though they are often confused for one another. Sadness is a normal human emoti