Depression is an illness and comes in many forms. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), over 16 million adults in the United States suffered from at least one major depressive episode in 2015. I believe this number to be low given the stigma attached to seeking … [Read more...]
A Rampant Epidemic that Kills
The Alarming High Cost and Frequency of Loneliness in the U.S. Most Americans are lonely. Health insurer Cigna’s 2018 U.S. Loneliness Index* found a lack of meaningful relationships and companionship among 325.7 million Americans. Nearly half of those in this national survey reported feeling … [Read more...]
When “I’m Sorry” Feels like “Shut Up”
How to Apologize When You Really Mean It. A sincere apology goes a long way to correcting mistakes or oversights that damage our relationship with others - be they family, clients, customers or business associates. But apologies that are not sincere, tossed out … [Read more...]
Pets Are Good for Our Mental Health
Hi, it’s Snow here with good news. Dr. Sarah has been writing an RX for several depressed clients to have a dog. Even she was surprised by the dramatic results. [.....] … [Read more...]
Establishing Daily Routines
Make a commitment to have regular routines. Routines make life work without undue pressure, stress, disappointment and costly mistakes. Without them the necessary maintenance tasks of life slip through the cracks, pile up and become overwhelming sources of stress, lowered self-esteem, … [Read more...]
