Tag: depressive disorder
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Christianity & Depression
One of the most prevelant mental health disorders is various forms of depression. By definition depression is a common but serious mood disorder also known as major depression, major depressive disorder, or clinical depression. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, depression causes severe symptoms that affect how someone feels, thinks, and participates in…
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Wintering Check In
Back in November I wrote about Seasonal Affective Disorder and I thought it would be good to check in to see how the managing of that is going for everyone! I noticed that December seemed to go well because a lot of people were distracted by the holidays. All the excitement of celebrations, Christmas lights,…
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
It is that time of year, the one that for some of us, sends us into what we lovingly used to be able to call hibernation. I myself have found the seasons changing to take a toll on my mental state. I LOVE autumn. I am the first one to be outside leaf peeping, soaking…
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Mental Health Awareness: the Darkness in Depression
This month is Mental Health Awareness Month. I’ll be taking some time to share some topics that hopefully some will find helpful. As a mental health counselor I think it is imperative that we work to reduce the stigma that mental health carries. There are a multitude of amazing resources online. A few of my…
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Mental Health Awareness Month Series! Breaking the Stigma: Depression
This video by the National Alliance on Mental Illness is only one minute long but it captures a brief overview of what depression manifests as in someone’s life. Depression, formerly known as Depressive Disorder in the DSM-5 is more than a simple sad feeling or having a sad day. I think it is used as…
Colleen Smith, LMHC, NCC 