Supporting someone through depression can feel daunting, especially when you’re unsure of what to say. Even with the best intentions, certain phrases, though meant to comfort, can unintentionally make the situation harder. If you’re not sure what to say, it’s helpful...
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and What Helps? On the West coast Autumn through Winter is deluge season. Along with the heavy rains and darker, shorter days, many people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Up to one in ten people report...
Clinical depression is a serious medical condition. Something is not working in the body’s complex process of dealing with stress hormones and production of feel-good chemicals. When someone is depressed, they can be easily overwhelmed by thoughts, feelings, and...
“Don’t believe everything you think” Allan Lokos For a New Year’s resolution, why not try thought training, a way of ensuring that your thoughts serve you through the year? Training your thoughts is especially important if you face anxiety, OCD, or depression...
“In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me lay an invincible summer.” — Albert Camus While completing my undergraduate studies in psychology, I assisted a former RCAF officer, now psychologist, with some surveys. He once told me...
Since ancient times, depression, or melancholia, has been depicted as a black dog. This is likely due to the dogged loyalty of a depressed mood and the darkness associated with it. Depression is more than just being a little down or experiencing a temporary sadness,...
