We all know someone who has struggled with depression. Or maybe that is you!  No matter. Everyone needs help now and then. Because  I often get asked, how do I help someone who is depressed, here are 10 ways to help a friend who is depressed. Don’t be afraid to talk about how the person…

The holidays are over. Credit card debt is hitting our bank statements. Skies are gray and swollen with clouds. And 1 in 5 Americans experiences “winter blues” every year, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Yes, the shortened daylight and lack of sunshine take a toll. In fact, in some time zones, it’s dark when you…

Sara was not excited for the holidays due to an increase feeling of depression. She needed extra help to overcome this current depressive episode. Her antidepressant wasn’t working well enough to get her back on track. Therefore, Sara decided to try psychotherapy to better address her negative thoughts. Depression is often prompted by negative beliefs…

 Mallory was seen  in therapy for about six months and not making much progress. She had a history of trying several antidepressants and working her therapy, but not getting better. So she agreed to try something different. It’s called TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation). TMS is not indicated for those with seizure disorders, implanted metallic hardware, cochlear…

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