Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): What Clarkston Residents Should Know
For many Clarkston residents, the long Michigan winters bring more than snow and cold temperatures. Shorter daylight hours, overcast skies, and reduced outdoor activity can significantly impact mental health. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a clinically recognized form of depression that follows a seasonal pattern, most commonly emerging in the fall and winter months. At […]
Depression Counseling in Clarkston: What to Expect in Your First Session
Understanding Depression and Why Counseling Helps What Depression Really Feels Like Depression isn’t just “feeling sad.” It’s more like carrying an invisible weight everywhere you go. Some days it shows up as exhaustion, even after a full night’s sleep. Other days it’s numbness, irritability, or the feeling that joy has quietly slipped out of your […]
Clarkston Depression Treatment for Seniors
Depression is increasingly an issue that seniors face in Clarkston and surrounding areas. There are many reasons that seniors might be facing depression in their ‘golden years’. From The Guardian: Nearly half of all adults surveyed for AgeUK say they have experienced depression or anxiety, but many feel they have to keep a stiff upper lip and […]
National Depression Screening Day in Clarkston MI
Oct. 5 is known throughout the country as National Depression Screening Day, and it’s a great time to shed light on the issue. Although generally labeled as a depression screening, the survey actually scans for three other mental health issues in addition to depression: generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and bipolar disorder Participating in […]
Depression Counselor: Get The Right Diagnosis and Enjoy Your Life Again
Today, nearly 1 in 10 people in America experience some sort of depression, or a depression-related condition, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). This is a number that continues to rise, many times because people either do not know they actually have clinical depression, or because the stigma attached to “depression” is upsetting […]
Depression Counseling With a Psychologist
A psychologist is someone who has studied psychology, the study of human behavior. A clinical psychologist refers to someone who has studied psychology at a masters and / or PhD level. They have specific training in handling depression, anxiety, and all manner of mental health issues. When you’re experiencing depression, they are an absolutely wonderful […]