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Category: Depression

  • Pet Loss

    The death of a beloved pet is something we will generally experience several times within our lifetimes, as pets, of course, have shorter lifespans than humans. One of the things that can be so difficult about the death of a pet is that society doesn’t always know what to make of pet loss, and/or we…

  • Therapist Approved Smartphone Apps

    We spend so much time on our smartphones these days, that why not go with it in terms of sharing some apps that I have found, in my private practice, to be helpful for mental health and well-being.  Additionally, there are a couple apps that can help with focus, which can be a big struggle…

  • What To Do If Social Media Has Got You Down

    Use of social media is prevalent in modern life.  It can be a fun way to keep tabs on friends, family, acquaintances, or even celebrities, but it can also be a major trigger for FOMO (fear of missing out) and other negative hits to the self-esteem.  If adults can be susceptible to feeling this way…

  • How Your Teen Can Motivate Themselves

    A lot of teenagers talk to me about struggling with motivation, especially in the arenas of schoolwork and/or managing their time.  In today’s blog entry, I’ll focus on some ways people motivate themselves – it can be a learned skill – so you may want to forward this entry to your teen, as I’ll focus…

  • The [Photo] Album To Make On Your Phone Today

    If you’re anything like me, you take photos on your smartphone most days, even if it’s just a screenshot of an address you have to get to, or a photo of your pet sleeping peacefully (guilty!).   Well, today’s idea is for you to organize those photos a little.  What if you made different folders in…

  • 5% + 5% + 5% Happier:

    Small Moves That Add Up I recently came across a book entitled, “10% Happier”, and thought to myself, Really?? You have to buy and read a book and it’s only promising you’ll be 10% happier?  What kind of big deal is only 10% happier?   I did not end up purchasing the book, but it…