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Depression Isn’t All in Your Head, Part 1: Problems with the Standard Model

health and wellness, Mental HealthBy wpengine

This is the first of three posts based on the work of writer Johann Hari, whose search for answers about his own depression led to his book Lost Causes: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression–and the Unexpected Solution. Most of us are familiar with the standard explanation for depression: depression is the result of a… Continue Reading Depression Isn’t All in Your Head, Part 1: Problems with the Standard Model

A man holds a woman's hand as he thinks about what to say to a loved one who has relapsed

What to Say to a Loved One Who has Relapsed?

Family Integration, Substance AbuseBy wpengine

Every year, about 20 million Americans struggle with some kind of substance use issue. For every one of these, there are many more spouses, siblings, parents, children, and friends whose lives are affected by a loved one’s addiction. All of these people feel a sense of cautious optimism whenever their loved one agrees to treatment… Continue Reading What to Say to a Loved One Who has Relapsed?