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Effective Treatment for Depressive Personality Traits

/ By / Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Depression, Mental Health

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a mental health condition characterized by the presence of several different symptoms that leave affected individuals in chronically depressed or melancholy moods. The presence of depressive personality traits can seriously diminish a person’s sense of well-being, especially when these traits appear in combination with diagnosable major depression. Many people who …

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Nurture Your Recovery With Nature

/ By / Anxiety Treatment, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Holistic Addiction Treatment, Mental Health, Recovery

As a result of the first Earth Day in 1970, the Environmental Protection Agency was founded, and the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts were passed. Earth Day also raised a conversation about the importance of sustainability of our ecosystems and being good stewards of the planet. But as we seek the most …

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How Agitated Depression Is Different From Typical Depression

/ By / Depression, Mental Health, News and Research

There are many different forms of clinical depression, including agitated depression. This form of depression is different from typical depression. Therefore, though the names and some of the symptoms may appear similar, it is important to distinguish between major depression, agitated depression, and other clinical disorders because their treatments vary significantly. A depression treatment program …

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Anxiety vs. Nervousness: Managing Mild Anxiety

/ By / Anxiety Disorders, Anxiety Treatment, Depression, Mental Health, Mood Disorders, News and Research

Anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and even post-traumatic stress disorder are all classified as anxiety disorders by mental health professionals. In order to be diagnosed with one, you must meet certain criteria: the way in which you experience your symptoms must be severe enough, appear often enough, and become disruptive enough to be called …

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Are You Always Angry and Irritable?

/ By / Anger Management, Depression, Mental Health

Most people see depression as constant sadness, lack of motivation, or apathy, never recognizing that being always angry and irritable are all telltale signs. These lesser-known symptoms of depression can stop people from realizing what’s happening. If you find that you’re always angry and irritable no matter what you do to soothe your mood, you …

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Is Your Anxiety Getting Worse?

/ By / Anxiety Treatment, Culture and Media, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Mood Disorders

You may find that you want to close yourself off from seeing friends or meeting new people due to anxiety. That you feel the need to say “no” to invitations or have an escape plan in order to make it through the day lately. The more you try to alleviate the feelings of worry or …

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A Second Holiday Season Amid COVID-19

/ By / Anxiety Treatment, Depression, Mental Health, Mindfulness Meditation

While getting through the holiday season during a normal year is hard, doing it with a mental health condition like anxiety or depression can present an even greater challenge. Complicating things for the second year in a row, COVID-19 continues to affect our mental health as individuals and communities.  The holiday season is supposed to …

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Feeling Trapped by Addiction and Depression Symptoms

/ By / Addiction Treatment, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Substance Abuse

Depression and addiction often go hand-in-hand. A depressed person may turn to drugs and alcohol to cope. Substance use may numb the pain for a while, but some will develop a substance use disorder. Both conditions play off of one another, making everything worse. Without help, a person can feel trapped in a painful cycle. …

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COVID impact on depression this season

COVID-19 Impact on Depression This Season

/ By / Depression, Mental Health

COVID-19 has left us feeling exhausted and isolated, giving way to depression and anxiety breaking records this year. As the holidays approach and we hit the 10-month mark of living in a global pandemic, many feel the collective dread this season will bring.  Whether you battle depression all year long or only during the winter …

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