Should Antidepressants Be a First Line of Defense Against Depression?

by Miriam | Oct 17, 2018 | Depression

Guest post submission by?Jayna Nickert, MFT on behalf of?Focus Essentials: It’s no secret that depression rates are on the rise across the globe. In Canada, 5.4{423dd0a88c3504c17d639fee936aadccf4061f5611e3653e4272b273027a966e} of the population reported symptoms...

I Have Had To Face Heart-Wrenching Challenges, But Please Do Not Call Me A Warrior

by Miriam | Aug 20, 2018 | Depression, My Two Cents

  I have had to face many challenges in my life and it won’t come to an end because that is what life is all about. And, I cannot compare how difficult my life has been to others in general, because I can’t. I simply do not know what people go through...

No One Is Immune To Depression And Mental Illness

by Miriam | Jun 14, 2018 | Depression

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An Introduction to Trichotillomania

by Miriam | Apr 22, 2018 | Depression

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Is it a Good Idea to Be Open About your Mental Illness While Looking for a Job?

by Miriam | May 25, 2016 | Business, Depression

I’m constantly reaching out to potential new clients, and I am also looking for part time work so I have a stable income. That hasn’t stopped me from being open and honest about my struggles with depression. Why shouldn’t I be open and honest? Hiding...