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If I experience a trauma does it mean I have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? Responses to trauma were for many years overlooked and understudied, but clear evidence of lasting effects following...

Psychotic depression is the most severe form of depression. As the name implies, it causes people to have psychotic episodes, like hallucinations and delusions. Because it can cause a person to break...

“I’ve taken everything away and they still don’t listen”

Peripartum or postpartum depression (PPD) is a form of depression that affects many pregnant women and new mothers.

I recently met with Kathy, a sharp woman who had a lot of energy. As she shared about her week I could tell she was “off.” “How was your week?” I probed. Kathy had laid out a plan to meet some goals...

Persistent depressive disorder (PDD), also known as dysthymia, is a chronic, low-grade form of depression. While not as intense as a major depressive disorder, PDD can leave you feeling unhappy for...

Eating an elephant, may not sound politically correct, but the metaphor gives you a great visual. In front of you stands this BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal). This applies to the personal and/or...

In a culture where ‘self’ tends to be given high priority, it may seem surprising at first to claim that many people don’t actually take care of themselves. Taking care of oneself is a basic human...

What is Positive Psychology?

What’s Insomnia? Insomnia is a condition where you may have trouble falling asleep, waking up early, or a combination. You may wake up not feeling rested and may find yourself falling asleep during...