Romantic relationships don’t run on autopilot. It takes deliberate effort from both parties to maintain passion and attend to each other’s practical and emotional needs, especially when living together and sharing household responsibilities. So it isn’t hard to see how depression can upset the balance. People who are depressed often…

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When you’re depressed, it’s easy to feel like you’re all alone, isolated in your lack of interests or inability to focus on normal activities from everyday, functional society. You may even think it’s best to remain apart from others and just suffer quietly by yourself.  After all, the thinking goes,…

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Most everyone at some point entertains doubts about themselves — say, after being passed over for a promotion, following a big argument with a close friend, or when you’ve been called out for making a serious or embarrassing mistake.  How we deal with these self-doubts differs from person to person, but…

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Let’s face it: Contemporary work life can be incredibly stressful. There’s the “always on” expectation brought on by mobile devices, Zoom fatigue, tight deadlines, long hours, the constant pressure to be more productive — and increasingly, the gnawing fear that your job could be replaced by AI.  Workers are feeling…

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The holidays are a time of celebrations, family gatherings and festive traditions. At the same time, it can be a period of increased stress, overwhelm and depression.  Shorter days, the mania of shopping for gifts, financial pressures and complicated family dynamics can all take a toll, especially for those already…

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Public awareness of depression as a serious mental health issue has increased over time, a trend that has helped more people seek help from medical professionals. While current figures are hard to come by, federal data suggest that just over 13% of adults in the U.S. used antidepressants from 2015-2018,…

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What is Treatment-Resistant Depression? Depression is tough. It can affect your mood, sleep, appetite, and thinking, draining your interest from things you once enjoyed. And unfortunately, some types are tougher than others. When depressive symptoms haven’t improved or returned after a regimen of at least two different antidepressant medications, along…

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Depression remains one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, and in the United States, we are seeing a troubling rise in suicide rates.  In 2023, over 49,000 people in the U.S. took their lives. And for every life lost, there are untold numbers of suicide attempts, emergency visits for…

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Anyone who’s ever struggled with depression knows how lonely and isolating it can be — how it sometimes feels like everyone else is getting along just fine, able to socialize, laugh, and live their lives while you struggle to get out of bed and muster enthusiasm for the day ahead. …

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