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Why Someone Suffering From Depression Can’t Just ‘Get Over It’

Published May 30 by Joseph Gerard Potaczek Leave a comment
Why Someone Suffering From Depression Can’t Just ‘Get Over It’

When talking about depression, a lot of people forget that depression is an illness that requires proper attention and treatment. If you’re depressed, it can be incredibly frustrating to hear things like “Just get over it”, “You’re being really dramatic”, “You have to be strong”, “Learn to deal with it”, … [+]

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6 Signs Your Teen May Be Depressed

Published Apr 24 by Joseph Gerard Potaczek Leave a comment
6 Signs Your Teen May Be Depressed

As teens struggle through the tough transition period of childhood into young adulthood, it can be difficult to decipher a teen’s behavior. Are their out-of-control emotions and conduct a result of the natural process of adolescence, or is it something more serious? According to the National Institute of Mental Health, … [+]

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Why Most People Misunderstand Depression

Published Apr 19 by Joseph Gerard Potaczek Leave a comment
Why Most People Misunderstand Depression

Of all the words in the English language, depression must be one of the most misunderstood. Why does this term seem to confuse so many people? Why is its real meaning so hard to grasp? It is because the term has two starkly contrasting meanings, depending on who is using … [+]

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