Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects millions worldwide, yet many who suffer from it feel unheard or dismissed. This experience aligns with the Cassandra Complex, a psychological phenomenon where an individual’s warnings or concerns are ignored, much like the Trojan princess Cassandra…
What is Smiling Depression? Smiling depression is a term used to describe individuals who appear happy and successful on the outside but struggle with depression internally. In Bellingham and the surrounding area there are a number of professionals and successful individuals like professors, first responders,…
October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month, a time when clinicians and their communities come together to spread awareness and combat mental illness. By working together, we can all promote the importance of mental health screenings while reducing the stigma associated with mental…
We live in a society that values things that appear perfect. And I suppose there are things that can be perfect. Architects can draw the perfect straight line, mathematicians can solve an equation with a perfect calculation, and a chocolate cake can be perfectly moist.…
With 322 million people suffering with depression worldwide, it’s not surprising to learn that in America, depression is among the most common mental disorders. The cause of depression is often simplified as a chemical imbalance in the brain, but the reality is that the disease…
Have you been feeling a bit low lately, but you can’t quite put your finger on why? It may have something to do with your social media habits. According to a recent study, social media use can increase depression and loneliness. For years people have…
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