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4 ways to beat the winter blues

02/01/2012 | Mental Wellness

This time of year, it seems the only two things winter has to offer are cold temperatures and darkness. Spending long days cooped up inside, we may feel less energized and grow increasingly moody or anxious. “Winter blues can be a byproduct of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD),” said Carol…

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Dealing With Loss During the Holidays

12/16/2011 | Mental Wellness

Coming to terms with the loss of a loved one is never easy, and it is especially difficult during the holidays. No matter how prepared a person believes they are, grief has a way of creeping up during the holiday months. To grieve the loss of someone is a natural process that people deal with on different…

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Dealing With Depression

10/19/2011 | Treatments & ServicesMental Wellness

Depression is neither a character flaw, nor is it a sign of personal weakness. Depression is a very common, yet highly treatable medical disorder that can affect both men and women, at any age. Depression isn’t just feeling “down in the dumps”. It is more than feeling sad following…

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Why You Might Be Depressed and What We Can Do to Help

06/22/2011 | Mental Wellness

Depression is serious. Don’t underestimate the mental and physical effects it can have on you. We are here to help. Sure everyone feels sad and unhappy sometimes, but if this feeling lasts longer than two weeks, you should take some time to answer the following questions. Do you have trouble falling…

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