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Living With Depression

A personal exploration of mood disorders.

Depression
"Why is Mommy so Sad?"

Martha Manning on August 18, 2015

Within a family, depression is a gift that keeps on giving. Living with a depressed parent alters a child's current experience.
Disturbingly, it puts the child at risk for developing anxiety and depression disorders later on, in adolescence and young adulthood. For these reasons, it is extremely important to attend to their adjustment during this stressful time.

Within a family, depression is a gift that keeps on giving. Living with a depressed parent alters a child's current experience.
Disturbingly, it puts the child at risk for developing anxiety and depression disorders later on, in adolescence and young adulthood. For these reasons, it is extremely important to attend to their adjustment during this stressful time.

Suicide
A Mother Battles Suicide

Martha Manning on August 6, 2015

In the midst of a suicidal depression, a psychologist is coaxed back to life in a way she never imagined.

In the midst of a suicidal depression, a psychologist is coaxed back to life in a way she never imagined.

Depression
Building The Bridges of Suffering

Martha Manning on August 19, 2008

Depression, like many serious illnesses, robs its sufferers of access to a common language, one that fuels our ability to communicate.

Depression, like many serious illnesses, robs its sufferers of access to a common language, one that fuels our ability to communicate.

Self-Help
Stigma in Everyday Life

Martha Manning on July 23, 2008

Dealing with the stigma of depression is far easier in the abstract than face to face, often when we least expect it. I am a clinical psychologist and I suffer from a mood disorder. Occasionally someone will remark that these dual roles are a winning combination. Sometimes they are just the reverse.

Dealing with the stigma of depression is far easier in the abstract than face to face, often when we least expect it. I am a clinical psychologist and I suffer from a mood disorder. Occasionally someone will remark that these dual roles are a winning combination. Sometimes they are just the reverse.