Depression Archives

Suicide: Warning signs, risk factors, prevention, and help

May 26, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Suicide occurs when a person intentionally causes their own death. If you are thinking about ending your life, help is available now. You are not alone.

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Depression Self-Harm Suicide Trauma

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How long does grief last?

May 26, 2023 | Written by Kirsten Fuchs

Whether you lost someone recently or long ago, grief can feel overwhelming. But it won’t stay that way forever, especially if you follow this sage advice.

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Depression Grief Loss

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Grief, bipolar disorder, and a father’s love

May 26, 2023 | Written by Tracey Lynn Lloyd

Losing a parent is painful for everyone. When you’re also living with bipolar disorder, caring for yourself as you grieve can be especially complicated.

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Bipolar Disorder Depression Disorders Grief Loss Parental Loss Sadness

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Veterans’ mental health

May 23, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Veterans face a greater risk of mental health issues such as PTSD, but treatment and support make a difference. Learn what to look for and how to get help.

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Addiction Depression Disorders Identity PTSD Substances Veterans

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

May 22, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) can be a highly effective treatment for severe depression and other medication-resistant mental health disorders.

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Bipolar Disorder Brain Brain Stimulation Therapy Depression Electroconvulsive Therapy Schizophrenia

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Depression, part 1: Symptoms, types, and causes

May 15, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Depression is a mental health disorder that manifests in feelings of sadness, loneliness, emptiness, and hopelessness. Help is available now.

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Anxiety Depression Disorders Grief Sadness

The year of canceled plans

May 5, 2023 | Published by Psychotherapy Networker

As all of us in the United States move into the coming months, a full year into COVID life, our personal losses will come into focus. If we don’t process...

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Anxiety COVID Depression For Therapists Grief Loss Pandemic Psychotherapy Networker

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Anxiety and depression: How they’re related and can be treated

April 27, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Anxiety and depression have some symptoms in common and often happen together, but not always. Here’s how to tell the difference and find treatment.

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Anxiety Depression Disorders Medications Mood Disorders Therapy

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How nature therapy benefits mental health

April 21, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Spending time in the natural world is healing for our minds and our bodies. Explore the many ways that nature therapy can help boost your mental health.

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Alternative Therapy Anxiety Depression Nature Nature Therapy Stress Types of Therapy

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What is cognitive behavioral therapy? CBT tools and techniques

April 6, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

CBT stands for cognitive behavioral therapy. The goal of CBT is to investigate the relationship between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Depression Emotions Goal Setting Talk Therapy Types of Therapy