Depression Insights

Why It’s Important for Men to Seek Help for Depression and How to Get Started

Depression in men is more common than many realize, yet men often struggle in silence due to societal expectations, stigmas, and the pressure to “tough it out.” Ignoring these feelings not only impacts mental health but can also affect physical well-being, relationships, and overall life satisfaction. Seeking help for depression isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a […]

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The Importance of Therapy for Men with Depression

Depression, Evidence-based therapy, Individual Therapy, Male Therapy, Recovery

Therapy plays a crucial role in treating chronic depression in men, addressing not only the symptoms but also the underlying causes of the illness. Chronic depression, often referred to as dysthymia or persistent depressive disorder (PDD), is characterized by long-term, underlying depression symptoms with fluctuating symptom intensity that lasts for years. It can be particularly

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Understanding Depression and Suicide – Breaking the Silence

Depression, Individual Therapy, Recovery, Suicide Awareness

Depression and suicide are critical mental health issues that demand our attention, understanding, and action. Despite advances in mental health awareness, these topics often remain shrouded in stigma and misunderstanding. In this blog, we will explore the nature of depression, the factors contributing to suicidal thoughts, and the steps we can take to support those

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Heal Your Body – An EMDR Therapist Near South Kenosha

Anxiety, Attachment Trauma, Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Evidence-based therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Individual Therapy, Mental Health, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Therapy, Recovery, Trauma, Wellness

EMDR therapy helps people heal from the bottom-up versus talk therapy, or top-down therapies. An EMDR therapist near you can help heal the nervous system from past traumatic experiences and/or situations that caused high levels of stress and overwhelm. EMDR therapy’s effectiveness stems from evidence-based research studies. EMDR is also showing effectiveness to help other

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Traumatic Brain Injuries and Identity Challenges

Anxiety, Awareness, Depression, Recovery, Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery, Wellness

Traumatic Brain injuries (TBIs) can present as complex physical health challenges. However, TBIs can also create mental health problems. Another less-known fact about TBIs is the identity challenge(s) people experience afterward. This blog post will explore this topic after a brief overview of TBIs. TBI Overview TBIs can occur from within the body when referencing

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Exploring Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Addiction, Anxiety, Awareness, Depression, Stress, Wellness

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another form of cognitive behavioral therapy that emphasizes increasing a person’s functionality despite mental health symptoms, chronic pain, of life stress. But what are the benefits of ACT therapy? How can ACT help you in your life? ACT therapy has been shown to alleviate many different challenges in an

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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Readiness

Addiction, Anxiety, Awareness, Depression, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Individual Therapy, Recovery, Self-harm, Wellness

EMDR therapy is a powerful, bottom-up intervention to heal past trauma(s) or when someone has experienced intense overwhelm. But how does someone know they are ready for EMDR therapy? A brief overview of EMDR therapy will be provided in this blog post as well as the answer to this question. EMDR Overview EMDR therapy is

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How to Navigate Depression?

Depression, Individual Therapy, Mental Health, Wellness

Depression and its symptoms can create vast challenges in life. Learning how to navigate depression is possible and the support of a mental health therapist can make this process even easier. Keep reading below to learning about depression symptoms and how therapy near you can be beneficial. Symptoms of Depression Feelings of sadness, worthlessness, and/or

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Mental Health and Addiction in Life

Addiction, Anxiety, Awareness, Bipolar Disorder, Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Mental Health, Recovery, Self-esteem, Therapy, Trauma, Wellness

Mental health and addiction in life do not specify who they do and do not affect. From the rich to the poor, symptoms of mental health and addiction ripple through people’s lives. In this blog post, we will explore a variety of topics to include: statistics on and the impacts of both mental health symptoms

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How Does Workplace Burnout Affect Mental Health

Anxiety, Awareness, Burnout, Depression, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Individual Therapy, Recovery, Wellness

Stress and mental health are uniquely intertwined given the impact of hormones on cognitive processes and mood regulation. Click here to read an article from the Mayo Clinic describing the interconnection between stress hormones and mental health. In our society, we emphasize busyness and the ‘get it done’ mentality. Oftentimes, the folks with these mentalities

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