Though it may seem counterintuitive, some studies have found that the super successful oftentimes suffer from clinical depression. Despite their wealth and fame, they may feel empty and unfulfilled. These financially successful people may feel like they’re not living up to their own high standards or those of others. They may also be more prone to
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Depression is a mental illness that can affect anyone, regardless of their race, age, or socioeconomic status. However, there are some risk factors that may increase the likelihood of someone developing depression. One such risk factor is substance abuse. People who abuse drugs or alcohol are more likely to develop depression than those who don’t. This raises
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Grief is a universal human experience, an emotion that we most often feel when we lose a loved one. Grief is most often associated with the death of someone close to us, but it is also applicable when a relationship ends, a job is lost, or another major life change occurs. Psychological research has shown
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Depression is a common mental illness characterized by deep and extended feelings of sadness and hopelessness. About 7% of adults in the U.S. experience depression every year, and 1 in 6 adults will experience it sometime in their life. In order to fully understand depression, it is important to know the different types of depression and how
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The loss of a loved one can be one of the hardest times in a person’s life, and nothing can prepare you for the grief you feel. You do not have to endure it alone, though – a grief counselor is here for you. Grief counseling is a type of therapy that is specifically designed
Read MoreWho Can Benefit from Medication Management?
Almost one in five adults in the U.S. has a mental illness, or about 53 million people. Mental illnesses can vary from mild and manageable by therapy alone to moderate or severe, requiring further intervention. Let’s discuss what medication management means in treating mental illness, who can benefit from professional medication management, and where you
Read MoreHR Has Booked A Workplace Consultation With a Licensed Professional Counselor. What Should I Expect?
While every manager and executive dreams of a world in which their workplace always runs smoothly, unfortunately, difficulties in the workplace can happen. Most of the time, the human resources (HR) department can resolve problems with employees, but in some cases, HR may require expert guidance from mental health professionals to solve specific issues. Here,
Read MoreHow Can Therapy Treat Depression?
Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders, and every year it affects 7% of the US population, or about 23 million people. Fortunately, a variety of effective treatments for depression are available, including therapy. Here, we explain what depression is and how therapy can treat it. Clinical Depression and Other Terms Depression Depression is defined
Read MoreWhat Are the Different Types of Anxiety Disorders and How Do I Know Which One I Have?
Anxiety is a natural stress response that has served to keep humans alive by alerting one to potential danger in an adverse environment or circumstance. A minimal amount of anxiety is normal – however, if you find that your daily life, social life, work-life, and/or relationships are stunted by your anxiety, then you may be
Read MoreThe Social Anxiety Theme Song
Have you ever had that moment when you were around other people, and your brain started saying, “You look terrible…. That was a stupid thing to say…. Nobody likes me…. They are all looking at me…”? We call that the “social anxiety theme song.” It gets stuck in your head and keeps repeating every time
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