Depression & Mental Health Blog

Compassion fatigue is a legitimate concern among medical professionals who, especially now, regularly encounter people in traumatic situations with heart-breaking needs and circumstances. For them, caring too much is not only a possibility, but it is the underlying cause of a condition known as “compassion fatigue.” What Is Compassion Fatigue? Compassion fatigue, also called vicarious or sec...

It’s clear, by now, that not all of us are faced with the same realities during this "quarantine" and isolation mandate. While some we know claim to be using this time to learn new languages, pick up a new culinary skill, or post endless self-made, how-to videos (who knew so many experts live amongst us!) -- some of us are struggling just get by. (Homeschooling, 30th meal of the day, anyone?) ...

For those who struggle with addiction, depression, trauma or post-traumatic stress, the world is full of stimuli that can trigger intense reactions. This is especially true for those who have faced significant trauma in their lives. Facing past experiences, whether one-off or over long periods of time can have a significant impact on mental health, and it's important to understand the triggers tha...