“The news is so depressing” “I’m feeling depressed.” We regularly comment on life events in this way without necessarily understanding the true meaning of this term and how it impacts the people around us. Depression is used to describe a multitude of emotional states. Synonyms for depression include such terms as: gloominess, hopelessness, dejection, discouragement, […]
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Trauma 101: What Is It and What Can I Do About It?
The 24/7 news cycle is unavoidable in this day and age of social media. The news is full of stories that can be disturbing, to say the least, but may also be bringing up memories of traumatic events that have occurred in your life. The MeToo movement brought up painful memories for many individuals. Marginalized […]