These five strategies will help you maintain your recovery and still find moments of meaning and peace during the holiday season.

Addicts in recovery will eventually feel the pain of loss. The drug of choice is no longer a healthy option for coping and a new one must emerge. In addition, all the time devoted to depending on the ...

When winter comes, many feel more than just the weather changing. The shorter days, colder nights, and fading sunlight also ...

Depression and anxiety commonly occur together, creating a cycle where symptoms of each condition can worsen the other. A coping “toolkit” may include therapy, lifestyle changes, and medication.

I seem to get depressed about things more than my friends do. What can I do about it? A patient recently asked me this question. At some point, everyone gets depressed — for instance, when a ...

This is the third blog in the Parents in Recovery series. The winter season affects many individuals including parents in recovery from substance use disorders. There are more notable shifts for those ...

ROCKY HILL, CT (WFSB) - Right now, there is an epidemic that we can’t see, can’t hear, and can’t touch. But it’s impacting people’s lives every day. The United Nations reports that depression is the ...

Every one of us has down moments when we feel blue and sad. This is normal as long as it doesn’t last for too long. It is natural to feel down when you lose a loved one, your job or any other form of ...

Guilt is one of many emotions possible in postpartum depression (PPD). Seeking professional support, learning to challenge guilty thoughts, and connecting with others who share your experience can ...

The polarized political climate is reflected in what drives some people to therapy. Microgen Images/Science Photo Library via Getty Images I began practicing psychotherapy during the Reagan ...