Sometimes it is said that without a little sadness we can never truly understand happiness. When that sadness begins to stretch on for weeks, however, is when it becomes dangerous and turns into depression which requires depression counseling for treatment. While a couple of days of “the blues” is normal, extended periods of sadness or
Anxiety disorders are shockingly prevalent throughout Canada with an estimate of over 3 million Canadians reporting that they have anxiety disorders. Most of these Canadians sought anxiety therapy, although nearly 25% did not. As anxiety disorders become more commonplace in our society the stigma previously associated with therapy for anxiety is fading away. Reaching out
Approximately 50% of young adults in Canada who have a mental health concern seek therapy for depression. This statistic highlights not only the growing number of individuals (1 in 5 at any given time) who experience mental health concerns like depression and anxiety but also the acceptance of depression therapy as a treatment option for
As a skilled depression counselor knows, depression can move into your mind slowly, like the rising of the tide, filling in a trickle at a time until suddenly you are completely inundated with feelings of hopelessness that drown out the joyousness you once felt. Like the waves, depression can crest over you and knock you
The loss of a loved one is a devastating event that can leave you in a whirlwind of emotions and suffering which grief counseling can help you sort out. When you have lost someone in your life you are often left feeling very lonely. A wide gulf exists where that person once was in your
Grief from mild to overwhelming can deeply affect your entire life. Overwhelming grief can paralyze you, driving you into depression and leaving you unable to interact with people you love or enjoy the things that you used to do. Grief can steal your focus from those who are living around you and from all the