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Category: Depression Basics

Basics facts about depression, such as what causes it, how is it diagnosed and how is it treated.

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Can Daylight Saving Time Cause Depression?

March 16, 2023April 11, 2023 Annie IngallsLeave a Comment on Can Daylight Saving Time Cause Depression?

Daylight saving time (DST) is the practice of setting the clock forward by one hour from its standard time during the summer months. It also involvesRead More…

Types of Depression Explained

March 15, 2023April 11, 2023 Annie IngallsLeave a Comment on Types of Depression Explained

Depression is a mental health condition that can affect anyone at any point in their life. While it can be challenging to understand the importance oRead More…

Solution Focused Therapy: How it helps to change your life

October 5, 2021April 11, 2023 Catherine MallorieLeave a Comment on Solution Focused Therapy: How it helps to change your life

Imagine what life would be like without the problems you have. What would you see yourself doing that’s different? How would that transform the wayRead More…

Which Antidepressants Contain Gluten?

May 13, 2021April 11, 2023 Nancy Schimelpfening, MSLeave a Comment on Which Antidepressants Contain Gluten?

If you have celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity you probably already know how tricky it is to determine whether medications like antideprRead More…

Sugar and Depression

Sugar and Depression: Dietary Changes May Help Mood

January 23, 2019March 30, 2023 Nancy Schimelpfening, MSLeave a Comment on Sugar and Depression: Dietary Changes May Help Mood

Did you know that there is a link between sugar and depression? And that dropping your habit of drinking sugary, caffeinated beverages like Coke and Read More…

Breathing Exercise to Quickly Fall Asleep

January 23, 2019March 24, 2023 Nancy Schimelpfening, MSLeave a Comment on Breathing Exercise to Quickly Fall Asleep

Did you know that doing a breathing exercise is a great way to relax yourself when you are feeling stressed and anxious? It can be especially be helpRead More…

Best Therapy for Depression

Best Therapy for Depression

December 17, 2018March 23, 2023 Nancy Schimelpfening, MSLeave a Comment on Best Therapy for Depression

You may be wondering what is the best therapy for depression?  What if I told you there is a type of  therapy that can often work just as wRead More…

What Causes Depression?

December 4, 2018March 23, 2023 Nancy Schimelpfening, MSLeave a Comment on What Causes Depression?

Your doctor has probably told you that what causes depression is a chemical imbalance in your brain.   You were probably also told that the way to Read More…

Getting Off Antidepressants Safely and Comfortably

December 4, 2018March 23, 2023 Nancy Schimelpfening, MSLeave a Comment on Getting Off Antidepressants Safely and Comfortably

For one reason or another, you’ve decided that you want to stop using an antidepressant. Perhaps you’ve made great strides in your healing and feel yoRead More…

Chromium, Sugar Cravings and Depression?

December 4, 2018March 23, 2023 Nancy Schimelpfening, MSLeave a Comment on Chromium, Sugar Cravings and Depression?

If you are finding yourself dealing with symptoms like sugar cravings, depression, and problems with managing your blood sugar, it could be that you aRead More…

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