Written by Nancy Sweeney, CLC, and Cara Gardenswartz PhD at GroupTherapyLA. Watching someone you care about slip away into the shadows of depression is a painful, helpless experience. You want to ...
I have a friend (for the past 20 years) who is extremely negative and depressed, impossible to deal with, irrational and who is completely draining me. Any and all suggestions I give to better her ...
I lied to the first person who asked me if I had postpartum depression. Four days after giving birth, I was sitting on a chair in the pediatrician’s office, holding my crying newborn, who was there ...
Every one of us has had days where we feel melancholy. Sometimes, the weather or the changing of seasons can affect our mood. Maybe we are trying to work out some personal issues that are weighing ...
In order to best help a suicidal friend, it's important to prioritize your own wellness. Here, experts explain how to be the best support system you can be. As of 2017, the United States alone saw an ...
DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m trying to find a balance between respecting boundaries and being vigilant. I believe a friend of mine is struggling with depression. This is someone I used to talk to every day and ...
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Our four-legged friends can bring us laughter, joy, and love. But one Indianapolis woman says they can also help us heal. Roleen Demmings has written about her challenges with ...