by Stanislaw Therapy LMSW | Nov 2, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression, Therapy
Millions of adults suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder every year. But because some of the symptoms of PTSD look and feel like anxiety or depression, they may not be getting the help they need. Find out how to tell the difference, and what you should do if you... Read More
by Stanislaw Therapy LMSW | Sep 21, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression
Preface by David This article is jam packed with statistics that documents the increase in mental health symptoms, particularly depression during this pandemic. To those of us practicing clinicians, we would add anxiety and fear to the list. While the author Shim... Read More
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