Ellen McGrath

Just Do It?

These concrete strategiescan make recovery possible.

Love is the best antidepressant—but many of our ideas about it are wrong. The less love you have, the more depressed you are likely to feel.

Can't Do It?

Blues Buster's Action Strategies...BB

Self-Esteem at Work

Self-esteem is a mental muscle: "work" it out. But the modern workplace presents some formidable hazards.

Foundation of Self

Work got you down? Learn how to bounce back.

Action Strategies: Family and Depression

Like the flu, depression is a highly contagious disorder that can be transmitted socially, jumping from one family member to others. And just as individuals can be depressed, so can whole families, often without their awareness.

Between Client and Therapist

A solid patient-therapist relationship is a crucible of wellness. And the path out of depression begins with a compatible therapist.

Action Strategies: Holidays and Depression

Anxiety and depression are, however, ancient collaborators in the human nervous system. Nearly 60% of those with major depression also have a full-blown anxiety disorder.

How To Think About Medication

Antidepressants can dramatically improve your mood. The challenge is in making an educated decision about when to take them.

Child Abuse and Depression

Most serious adult depressives have experienced child abuse.

Is Depression Contagious?

Entire families can be depressed together and not even know it. But healthy communication can prevent you and your loved ones from getting down.

Recovering from Trauma

Not everyone who endures a traumatic experience is scarred. But recovering requires that painful emotions be thoroughly processed.

Learning to Recover

When life hands you a setback, readjust your identity.

Teen Depression - Boys

Adolescent males face a unique set of pressures.