Depression

Here’s Why You’re Depressed

Here’s Why You’re Depressed
Posted on , updated on by John Hawkins Jr., M.S., L.M.H.C., M.C.A.P.

Clients come into my office on a regular basis and express they’re depressed, but have no awareness as to why. They say things such as, “I’m depressed, but I have no reason to be.” My first thought is, “Apparently there is because you are.” With all kidding aside, I understand what they’re attempting to share… Read More

The Difference Between Depression and Grief

Difference Between Depression and Grief
Posted on , updated on by John Hawkins Jr., M.S., L.M.H.C., M.C.A.P.

One of the things I’ve noticed over the years in our medication-saturated society is the tendency to label any form of sadness as depression. People then feel like they need an antidepressant or some other intervention to take their sadness away. A large percentage of the sadness people experience is often related to grief and… Read More