Dr. Robert J. Hedaya writes, “The physical world we have created and within which the incidence of depression is most rapidly rising is the densely populated Western city. It is made of concrete, steel, glass and asphalt.Most of us do not know, in our bones, the slowly changing rhythms of the forest, through the seasons, and year after year. We can only see time passing in the faces of our loved ones, or the mirror, but we do not experience the naturalness of the passage of time via a changing, slowly morphing landscape around us”. Read his Blog
The Culture of Depression: Nature, Materialism, and Depression
Volunteer When Depressed? The Life You Save May Be Your Own
Dr. Susan Noonan blogs, “The first thing to know is that when you volunteer you commit to make yourself available to a person or an organization for a period of time, say 2 or 4 hours per week, on a regular, ongoing basis. You do it in small steps, not all at once. You become accountable to others for showing up, on time and ready to function at some moderate level. They will depend on you for that. It’s a big step. This was good for my depression, and I’ll bet yours as well.” Read the Blog
Depression is a Drag
Psychologist Margeret Wehrenberg writes, “That old expression “What a drag!” Perfectly describes depression: Depression drags on your physical energy. If you have been chronically in a tough situation and getting depressed, your stressed brain wears your body out. Stress is physical, even if you think it is only mental. Your brain generates all the necessary physical preparation to take action, and if you do not take action, you suffer: Tension and aches, exhaustion, sicknesses, and even weight gain.” Read the Blog
Why Is Depression So Tenacious?
Psychologist Jonathan Rottenberg writes, “Why has depression become so prevalent? An ancient mood system has collided with a highly novel operating environment created by a remarkable species. Depression is worse in humans than in other mammals not because our species has more flaws but because of our unique strengths. Advanced language enables wallowing; our ability to set ambitious long-term goals sets up new opportunities for failure; our elaborate culture presents expectations for happiness that cannot possibly be fulfilled.” Read the Blog
How To Tell If Your Stressed or Depressed
So how can you tell if you’re just stressed out or are suffering from depression? Essentially the answer lies in the severity and the duration of your symptoms. Read the Blog
5 Ways to Feel Better During Depression
Here’s a short and simple list of things you can do to feel better. Read the Blog
3 Ways Pessimism About Future Possibilities Fuels Depression
Being pessimistic about your various “possible futures” may cause depression. Read the Blog
How Seasonal Affective Disorder Can Endanger Your Health
This time of year, as the amount of sunshine diminishes, can be tough on those who struggle with Seasonal Affective Disorder and depression. There are things we can do to help ourselves. Read the Blog
Four Questions for a More Resilient Brain
Psychologist Elisha Goldstein writes, “When it comes to overcoming longstanding emotional struggles we have to not only get space from the self-critical mind, but also encourage the positive beliefs about ourselves that the critical mind has buried.” He lays out four questions that can lead our minds in a more positive direction. Read his Blog
Sad Lawyers Syndrome and How to Prevail
Under the pressure and stress of practicing, lawyers can suffer from “Sad Lawyers Syndrome”. What can you do about it? Read the Blog
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