Coping With Grief During the Holidays
The holidays are supposed to be a time of celebration, but if you’re missing someone, this period can be profoundly difficult. Your loved one’s absence may be felt more deeply, and you might struggle to get in the festive mood. There’s no easy way to cope with grief...
What To Do When You and Your Partner Are Both Feeling Depressed
Depression is hard on relationships. When you’re depressed, it’s hard to muster enthusiasm for anything you love– and that can include your partner. And when your partner is depressed, it can be confusing for the relationship; it can seem like your partner doesn’t...
Reconnecting with Your Emotions: Why It Matters
From a young age, many of us are taught that our emotions don’t matter. We learn to silence them, doubt them, or push them aside. Maybe you’ve heard things like “it’s not that bad” when something really did feel bad, leading you to question your...
Is Depression Contagious?
When we talk about contagious diseases, we generally think of things like Covid, chicken pox, and the flu. We usually don’t think about mental illnesses– but social behaviors can spread among people, and can lead to mental health challenges. Let’s explore how...
Tips for Building a Healthy Relationship with Food
Food can be a complicated subject. It nourishes us, it brings us pleasure, it helps us connect to our culture; but at the same time, it can also lead to disordered eating, guilt, body image issues, and confusion about what to eat. But there are ways to rebuild and...
