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Category: Depression

Recognizing Signs of Teen Depression & How to Cope as a Parent

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With most high school students already settling into their new back-to-school routines, it’s not unusual for your child to still feel anxious about the year ahead: different classes, new teachers, and more complex subject matter to master. Unfortunately, most teens […]

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What is Light Therapy and Does It Help S.A.D.?

What is Light Therapy?

For many of us, it’s not uncommon to feel sluggish or melancholy during late fall and winter, as these months usually consist of shorter days and limited exposure to natural sunlight. In a previous blog post, we shared tips on […]

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How to Help a Friend with Depression

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In honor of World Mental Health Day, we wanted to share some helpful information on what living with depression means and what it might feel like for a close friend or loved one. Our hope is that this post will […]

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Seasonal Affective Disorder: What Is It & How to Overcome It?

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All work and no play make for a dull winter! Why is it that when the temperature drops and the evenings grow darker, our precious free time seems to dwindle away. During the winter months, you may feel that all […]

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Why It’s Okay to Say “I’m Not Okay”: Overcoming the Social Stereotypes of Mental Health

Woman holding a green post it in front of her face with a smile drawn on it to conceal her depression

Being honest about your mental health and how it’s affecting the way you feel or act around others takes courage. Though we’d all love to ignore that nagging voice in our head telling us something isn’t quite right, the truth […]

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What to Be Aware of if Mental Illness Runs in Your Family

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If you or a loved one is living with a mental illness, you may have questions about its genetic factors and whether or not your preexisting condition could be passed down to your children. To help you expand your understanding […]

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