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Can Loneliness Cause Depression?

A silver lining of the Covid 19 pandemic was that it brought mental health issues to the foreground. The isolation from the shutdown had many people wondering if loneliness can cause depression. The Surgeon General even noticed, and recently released an advisory: Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation. Beyond the pandemic, society has been careening […]

What Causes Anxiety

Have you ever wondered what causes anxiety? It’s the most common mental health malady, experienced by 30 percent of the population at some point. While everyone experiences anxious feelings occasionally, some people experience the feelings and sensations of anxiety most of the time. These feelings may become so severe that they interfere with daily life. […]

What is DBT and Can It Be Used for Depression?

guest blog by Sheri Leasure, LCSW   As winter slowly buds into spring with the promise of more sunlight, many people who suffer from seasonal depression are starting to feel a little better. But what if you find yourself or someone you love still struggling with low mood despite the longer days? How do you […]

How to Explain Depression And Anxiety To Someone Who Doesn’t Struggle With Them

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Depression and anxiety are complicated. Everyone experiences them; however, everyone experiences depression and anxiety symptoms differently. For some, they are just temporary emotions, barely recognizing that they experience them at all – maybe they refer to it as nervousness or sadness. For many, it’s more overwhelming and persistent, with real-life, clinical implications. So, how do […]

Can Depression And Anxiety Make You Sick?

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One aspect of depression and anxiety that makes these disorders so frustrating is how they affect the whole body. But can depression and anxiety actually make you sick? No two experiences of depression are the same. But it’s pretty common to feel lethargic, fatigued, agitated, tearful, in pain, no appetite or increased appetite, and headaches, […]