HOW PREVALENT IS DEPRESSION?

Depression is increasing in the United States, according to a recent study released by Columbia University and the City University of New York (Nearly One in Ten Americans Reports Having Depression | Columbia Public Health). Despite the troubling news, there has not been an increase in people getting treatment.

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WHAT if the PANDEMIC HASN’T MADE US FEEL BAD, BUT WE ALSO DON’T FEEL QUITE RIGHT? – PART 2

As with other forms of psychological distress, naming it is the first step towards dealing with it.  By identifying depression, anxiety, addiction, and other struggles due to the pandemic (see previous blogs), we can begin to take counter steps, including seeking help. The same is true for languishing.

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HOW CAN WE CELEBRATE HOLIDAYS WITH COVID 19?

Over the last six months or so, blogs on this website have focused on the challenges for us all in dealing with the COVID 19 pandemic.  My own clinical practice, research and writing in professional journals, as well as general news reports have shown significant increases in anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, substance use/abuse, child abuse and domestic violence.

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HOW CAN YOU MAINTAIN an EXERCISE ROUTINE?

As the COVID 19 pandemic stretches on and on, maintaining your motivation to exercise may be more and more difficult.  Even though recent blogs have cited the benefits of exercise for our immune system, as well as it being an antidote to depression, anxiety, and sleep difficulties, losing interest and energy for exercise is understandable, even predictable perhaps

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COVID 19 is a MENTAL  HEALTH CRISIS TOO:  DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, SUICIDE RISK, SUBSTANCE ABUSE

COVID 19 is a MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS TOO. Two-plus months into sheltering at home due to the COVID 19 crisis, and beginning to re-open our economy, we are in the midst of another kind of health crisis.  This one has to do with psychological health and well-being. 

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HOW DO YOU COPE WITH COVID 19?

By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D.

How do you usually cope with stress? Do you quickly take action to deal with a challenge, seek relief and resolution?  Do you pause, reflect, perhaps check-in with trusted friends, family members, work colleagues, formulate a plan of action and begin to take steps?  Do you try some online research to understand the problem more deeply? 

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Is Counseling a Part of Good Health Care?

“Fifty percent of the patients seeing me for cardiac care are really dealing with psychological issues.”  So said a cardiac physician in an informal conversation recently.  “So, I quiet myself, listen quite a bit, and then watch for an opportunity to counsel the patient about his anxiety, depression, etc.”  This comment was made about patients receiving care after a procedure had been completed.

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ARE YOU (PSYCHOLOGICALLY) PREPARED FOR THE HOLIDAYS?

As Halloween wraps up, the holiday season is also coming up – soon.  All of us tend to focus on the preparations needed: making large and festive meals, having guests for the day or for overnight stays, our own travel perhaps, decorating our homes (to varying degrees), special plans for children,  and of course, all the shopping for presents and working out those logistics (as well as expenses). But, there is a mental and emotional aspect to this season as well.

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FIGHTING DEPRESSION THE NATURAL WAY

Tom sat down for his first hour after his initial evaluation.  I asked him, “How are you doing today?”ffffff

Tom responded slowly, “That’s a good question.  I know that we met last week and I’m beginning to understand some of the feelings I’ve had for a really long time.  I also feel that it will take quite a few hours for us to settle my particular issues.  In the meantime, I do feel depressed some of the time. I don’t want to take any medication. I can’t afford it because I don’t have insurance and I can’t handle the frequent side effect of weight gain.  What can I do to feel less depressed while we’re doing this work?  I used to drink alcohol but I don’t want to do that anymore either.”

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Alan Solomon, Ph.D.

Los Angeles Therapist Specializing in:
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Parenting Issues
Relationship Issues
Stress Management
Crisis Intervention
Substance Abuse/Addiction
Abuse – sexual, physical, psychological
Learning, Behavioral, Attention, Social-Emotional issues with Children and Adolescents

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Sue Rice, Ph.D.

Therapist Specializing in:
Anxiety and Stress
Depression
Occupational Stress
Life/Career Decisions
Relationship Issues
Health Psychology
Self Esteem Issues

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Glenn Peters, Ph.D.

Encino Therapist Specializing in:
Depression
Anxiety
Trauma
Relationship Issues
Co-dependency Issues
EMDR
Play Therapy

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Jeffrey M. Lance, Ph.D.

Glendale Therapist Specializing in:

Depression
Anxiety
OCD
Relationship Counseling
Eating Issues
Life Transitions
EMDR
Self-Esteem Issues

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Susan Harper Slate, Ph.D.

Santa Monica Therapist Specializing in:
Anxiety and Stress-related disorders
Childhood Abuse: sexual, physical, emotional
College Students
Crisis Intervention
Depression
Grief and Loss
Infertility and Adoption
Life Transitions
Mindfulness and Meditation
OCD, especially Obsessional Thinking
Parenting Issues
Pornography Addiction
Pre-Marital Counseling
Relationship Issues
Self-Esteem and Empowerment
Women’s Issues

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Sandy Plone, Ph.D.

Therapist Counselor Specializing in:
Adult Children with Aging Parents
Anxiety & Depression
Creativity Issues
Cultural Differences
Dream Work
Empowerment/Self-esteem
EMDR-Certified-Level 2
Grief and Bereavement
Health Psychology
Life Transitions
Parenting
Pre-Marital Counseling
Prosperity Training
Relationship Issues
Stress Reduction
Spirituality Issues
Trauma Recovery

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