by James Robbins, M.A., LPC, A depressed person doesn’t necessarily perceive herself as an angry person. To some extent, you could say a depressed person is “angry at himself.” But this is only part of the story. When I work with a depressed client, I often ask her: Who are you depressed at? Suppose you […]
Depression – Willpower & Treatment
The Relationship Between Obesity and Depression
The Center for Disease Control (2002) has called obesity a “public health epidemic,” with more than 60% of America’s population currently overweight. Today, obesity has been found to outrank both smoking and drinking as a factor contributing negatively both to the quality and the cost of individuals’ health and life satisfaction. In many cases, obesity is […]
Nearly 80 Percent of Depressed Individuals are Not Receiving Treatment. Try this Depression Self-Evaluation Checklist
Going through life depressed, is like going through life with a chronic case of the flu—yet 80% of depressed individuals are not receiving treatment, and likely don’t even realize they are depressed. Utilize this Depression Self-Evaluation Checklist; it’s the first step to knowing and finding help. Do you currently suffer, or have you recently suffered […]
