The holidays are typically portrayed as joyous times full of celebrations and connecting with loved ones. But many people don’t experience the holidays in this way. They may experience feelings of sadness that last throughout the holiday season known as the “holiday blues.” Symptoms include […]
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Minding Mental Health – For Ourselves and Others
Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans experience mental illness in a given year? And less than 50% seek treatment? Many more Americans are suffering from stress, anxiety, and burnout. The world is challenging and uncertain right now with the pandemic and related issues, […]
For Those Who Have Lost a Loved One to Suicide
The anniversary of the worst day of my life is drawing near. What I am sharing here is intensely personal and I am not looking for sympathy or condolences. I’m feeling led to share in the event that it helps someone else who has lost […]
The Darkness of Depression
Are you feeling depressed? Has someone close to you struggled with depression? Many of us have been touched by depression at some point in our lives. And I have to believe that depression has been on the rise with all that is going on in […]