Two Takes on Depression

Depression

Christmas Shopping for Children With Depression

Deborah Serani Psy.D. on December 3, 2022

Choosing toys that invite expression of feelings and help identify emotional experiences will help children who struggle with depression.

Choosing toys that invite expression of feelings and help identify emotional experiences will help children who struggle with depression.

Gratitude

7 Ways to Cope With Thanksgiving Blues

Deborah Serani Psy.D. on November 13, 2022

For some, Thanksgiving may not be a holiday for feeling happy, thankful, and grateful. Here are 7 tips to cope with seasonal upset.

For some, Thanksgiving may not be a holiday for feeling happy, thankful, and grateful. Here are 7 tips to cope with seasonal upset.

Depression

National Depression Screening Day Is October 6

Deborah Serani Psy.D. on October 5, 2022

Held annually during Mental Illness Awareness Week in October, National Depression Screening Day comprises virtual and in-person awareness events and free depression screenings.

Held annually during Mental Illness Awareness Week in October, National Depression Screening Day comprises virtual and in-person awareness events and free depression screenings.

Depression

What Everyone Should Know About Post-Surgical Depression

Deborah Serani Psy.D. on October 5, 2022

These 5 tips can help reduce depressive symptoms after an operation.

These 5 tips can help reduce depressive symptoms after an operation.

Boredom

Boredom Can Ignite Self-Discovery

Deborah Serani Psy.D. on August 28, 2022

Boredom is a familiar experience to children and adults. Long held as a negative affective state, studies show that feeling bored is really a gift.

Boredom is a familiar experience to children and adults. Long held as a negative affective state, studies show that feeling bored is really a gift.

Gaslighting

When It's Not All in Your Head

Deborah Serani Psy.D. on July 27, 2022

Protect yourself from medical gaslighting so you can find proper diagnosis of your symptoms.

Protect yourself from medical gaslighting so you can find proper diagnosis of your symptoms.

Education

What Everyone Needs to Know About Social-Emotional Learning

Deborah Serani Psy.D. on June 20, 2022

Social-emotional learning is a curriculum and philosophy that aims to build life skill-sets for children.

Social-emotional learning is a curriculum and philosophy that aims to build life skill-sets for children.

Caregiving

Creating a Caregiving Self-Care Plan

Deborah Serani Psy.D. on May 31, 2022

Caregiving can have a significant impact on the life of the caregiver. Here's how to maintain physical and mental well-being.

Caregiving can have a significant impact on the life of the caregiver. Here's how to maintain physical and mental well-being.

Humor

The Benefits of Humor

Deborah Serani Psy.D. on April 25, 2022

Humor is the most adaptive defense mechanism. Find out why laughter is such good medicine by reading more...

Humor is the most adaptive defense mechanism. Find out why laughter is such good medicine by reading more...

Self-Harm

March is Self-Injury Awareness Month

Deborah Serani Psy.D. on March 1, 2022

March is self-injury awareness month. Learn the symptoms of what's clinically called Non-suicidal Self-Injury and how to find healthier ways to move through stress.

March is self-injury awareness month. Learn the symptoms of what's clinically called Non-suicidal Self-Injury and how to find healthier ways to move through stress.

Grief

What Everyone Should Understand About Prolonged Grief Disorder

Deborah Serani Psy.D. on February 8, 2022

It's taken decades for Prolonged Grief Disorder to be acknowledged as a separate and distinct category in the DSM.

It's taken decades for Prolonged Grief Disorder to be acknowledged as a separate and distinct category in the DSM.

Postpartum Depression

Understanding Postpartum Mental Illnesses

Deborah Serani Psy.D. on January 10, 2022

Postpartum mental health illnesses go beyond the most familiar to the general public: Postpartum Depression. There are, in fact, seven. Read more here.

Postpartum mental health illnesses go beyond the most familiar to the general public: Postpartum Depression. There are, in fact, seven. Read more here.

Depression

Moving Through The Holidays With Depression

Deborah Serani Psy.D. on December 21, 2021

When you live with a chronic mental illness during the holiday season, it's okay to acknowledge that it may not the most wonderful time of the year.

When you live with a chronic mental illness during the holiday season, it's okay to acknowledge that it may not the most wonderful time of the year.

Anger

Helping Children Understand Anger

Deborah Serani Psy.D. on November 8, 2021

Anger can be a challenging emotion for children. Read more on learning how to help little ones identify and express anger in adaptive ways.

Anger can be a challenging emotion for children. Read more on learning how to help little ones identify and express anger in adaptive ways.

Depression

October 10th is World Mental Health Day

Deborah Serani Psy.D. on October 4, 2021

World Mental Health Day is an awareness campaign celebrated in over 150 countries worldwide to advocate, educate and bring awareness about mental illness.

World Mental Health Day is an awareness campaign celebrated in over 150 countries worldwide to advocate, educate and bring awareness about mental illness.

Depression

Bibliotherapy for Depression

Deborah Serani Psy.D. on August 26, 2021

Bibliotherapy is a creative arts expressive therapy that can help reduce depressive symptoms. Read more here.

Bibliotherapy is a creative arts expressive therapy that can help reduce depressive symptoms. Read more here.

Psychiatry

Heat Intolerance and Psychiatric Medications

Deborah Serani Psy.D. on July 27, 2021

Though 1 in 6 Americans take psychiatric medications, many aren't aware of the need to be mindful of the heat in summer months and how to avoid heat intolerance.

Though 1 in 6 Americans take psychiatric medications, many aren't aware of the need to be mindful of the heat in summer months and how to avoid heat intolerance.

Trauma

Managing Post-Pandemic Re-entry Anxiety

Deborah Serani Psy.D. on June 20, 2021

Using trauma-informed tips to achieve safety, remembrance and reconnection will reduce re-entry anxiety in our post-pandemic world.

Using trauma-informed tips to achieve safety, remembrance and reconnection will reduce re-entry anxiety in our post-pandemic world.

Psychosis

Psychosis and Mood Disorders

Deborah Serani Psy.D. on May 25, 2021

While psychosis with a co-morbid mood disorder can be scary and distressing for the both person experiencing symptoms and caregivers, prognosis is favorable. Especially when early

While psychosis with a co-morbid mood disorder can be scary and distressing for the both person experiencing symptoms and caregivers, prognosis is favorable. Especially when early

Mindfulness

Creating a Mindful Bath

Deborah Serani Psy.D. on April 1, 2021

Tips for a creating a healing and immersive mindful bath experience.

Tips for a creating a healing and immersive mindful bath experience.