by Stanislaw Therapy LMSW | Sep 2, 2020 | Depression
On some level, many parents expect that their children will become less happy as they get older. Teenage angst is part of the story we tell ourselves about kids coming of age. But sometimes, that sadness and lowered mood isn’t just a part of growing up. Kids get... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Jun 2, 2020 | Depression
A long-time friend of mine lost a relative to suicide recently. He was but 17. He exhibited all the potential that a bright, well educated, solid, young man might. His father consented to have this disguised version of the eulogy he delivered at his son’s funeral... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Feb 17, 2020 | Depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder is a common mental state which manifests during fall and winter and shares many symptoms of depression. This article offers a basic understanding of Seasonal Affective Disorder – otherwise known as SAD – and provides helpful measures to... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Oct 29, 2019 | Depression
There has been a controversy swirling about as to whether depression has been too broadly defined by drug manufacturers in an effort to enhance sales. Is it depression or sadness? This has had the effect of turning depression into more of a “medicine” problem.... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Aug 6, 2019 | Depression
This in an interesting article that explores the connection between treatment resistant depression and sleep apnea. The author begins the article by stating that depression is the “leading cause of disability worldwide.” Powerful! It is instructive in that... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Jun 12, 2019 | Depression
A new study published in the journal Health Psychology has examined the link between depression and chronic diseases in women. Source: Medical News Bulletin Excerpt: A large portion of the working population today face an increased susceptibility to multiple chronic... Read More