Loneliness is a Public Health Crisis By Ashley Hutchinson, LCSW We feel loneliness when our need for social contact and rewarding relationships are not met. Outside of the psychological pain loneliness creates, loneliness also feels biologically threatening at a subconscious level. Humans are animals. Specifically,…
During this time of year, radio and TV ads would have us believe we should all feel merry and bright. Sadly, that’s not always the case. According to the National Institute of Health, many people experience depression during the holiday season. Some of the most common reasons people…
When talking about depression, a lot of people forget that depression is an illness that requires proper attention and treatment. If you’re depressed, it can be incredibly frustrating to hear things like “Just get over it”, “You’re being really dramatic”, “You have to be strong”,…