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Are You Depressed


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Are You Depressed

Learn how to spot a depressive disorder.

Feeling “numb” from police work?

Feeling “numb” from police work? Questions to ask yourself

Mental Health Care and Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder is mental health problem, and is not the same as depression. While "SAD" feels like a depression, the onset and triggers are different, and the treatment can require different techniques. Continue reading this article if you suspect you may have SAD, or are looking for the latest treatment options.

Pet therapy: Casey’s Depression

Pet therapy and the treatment of depression

Postpartum Depression

What is postpartum depression and things to be concerned about.

Postpartum Depression and Expectations of Motherhood

When experiences don’t meet our expectations—what we imagined something to be like or feel like—it is a big disappointment. And, when we have expectations for ourselves, and we fall short of fulfilling those expectations, we can be very hard on ourselves, and unforgiving. This is especially true for people who are used to being able to handle whatever comes their way. Many times our expectations are unrealistic, but we don’t realize it, and instead feel depressed. For that reason, it is important to have realistic expectations for things. If you find that an experience is nothing like you expected, you need to revise those expectations and make them more reasonable. This doesn’t mean you failed, it means you set up a scenario that is simply not possible for you or anyone else. Now that the reality is here, its time to adjust your expectations and goals for yourself.

Risk factors for Prenatal Depression

Risk factors for prenatal depression & postpartum depression during pregnancy (prenatal)