Can Job Rejection Cause Depression?
Home Can Job Rejection Cause Depression? Emotional Impact & Support Published: 08/18/2025 | Updated: 01/15/2026 Authored by: Taylor Shaw, B.S. Edited by: Christina Kayanan, LAADC, LMFT Medically Reviewed by: Angeleena Francis When an individual is facing unemployment, and specifically when one has faced job rejection after job rejection, he or she may begin to struggle […]
Is There Such a Thing as Chemical Imbalance Depression?
Home Is There Such a Thing as Chemical Imbalance Depression? Published: 08/18/2025 | Updated: 01/20/2026 Authored by: Taylor Shaw, B.S. Edited by: Angeleena Francis, LMHC Medically Reviewed by: Isaac Reed Verify Insurance (866) 478-4383 There are a variety of studies that both confirm and refute the theory of serotonin causing depression, which is what most […]
Is Procrastination a Sign of Depression?
Home Is Procrastination a Sign of Depression? Behavioral Indicators & Help Published: 08/18/2025 | Updated: 01/13/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Everyone has likely experienced procrastination from time to time. But putting things off isn’t always about time management and motivation. If you’re feeling hopeless and exhausted, depression might actually be the underlying issue. […]
Was Freud Right? – Is Depression Anger Turned Inward?
Home Is Depression Anger Turned Inward? Understanding the Concept Published: 08/18/2025 | Updated: 01/20/2026 Authored by: Taylor Shaw, B.S. Edited by: Kristian Le, LMFT Medically Reviewed by: Anand Mehta Sigmund Freud was a psychologist of the 1900s who wrote about the psychodynamics of individuals who struggled with depression. In one of his works, “Mourning and […]
How to Find Help – My Anxiety is Ruining My Relationship
Home “My Anxiety is Ruining My Relationship”: How to Find Help Published: 08/11/2025 | Updated: 01/13/2026 Authored by: Taylor Shaw, B.S. Edited by: Christina Kayanan, LAADC, LMFT Various studies across the ages have found that an individual’s anxiety in a relationship can affect the levels of satisfaction in the relationship across both partners. Whether you’re […]
Am I Suicidal or Depressed? Quiz
Home Am I Suicidal or Depressed? Self‑Assessment Quiz Published: 08/08/2025 | Updated: 01/08/2026 Authored by: Taylor Shaw, B.S. Edited by: Kristian Le, LMFT Key Takeaways Warning signs of suicidal ideation can include talking about wanting to die, hopelessness, intense guilt/shame, emotional pain, and losing a sense of purpose. Higher-risk behaviors can include making plans/researching ways […]
Does Humming Help Anxiety? Nervous System Regulation Techniques
Home Does Humming Help Anxiety? Nervous System Regulation Techniques Published: 08/08/2025 | Updated: 03/18/2026 Authored by: Daniel Hoadley, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Michael Fegan, B.A. If you were to search the internet for natural anxiety relief methods, you’d be met with hundreds of thousands of results spanning all different areas of the web. You will […]
Can Deep Breathing Make Anxiety Worse?
Home Can Deep Breathing Make Anxiety Worse? Understanding Triggers and Effective Relief Options Published: 08/08/2025 | Updated: 01/05/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Deep breathing exercises come widely recommended for anxiety relief – but what happens when they seem to make your symptoms worse? For some people, focused breathing techniques can actually cause increased […]
Hypnosis for Anxiety: Does Hypnotherapy Really Work?
Home Hypnosis for Anxiety: Does Hypnotherapy Really Work? Published: 08/06/2025 | Updated: 03/18/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, BSc Psychology, PhD Hypnosis is often misunderstood and carries a complicated reputation, often reminding people of movies and stage performers, not serious mental health treatment. But clinical hypnotherapy is not the same […]
What is Breakthrough Depression & What Can Be Done?
Home What Is Breakthrough Depression? Published: 08/06/2025 | Updated: 01/13/2026 Authored by: Taylor Shaw, B.S. Edited by: Isaac Reed, AMFT “Breakthrough depression” refers to when an individual has been on a steady plan of treatment with antidepressants, but then grows tolerant to their antidepressant medication. Breakthrough depression is different from being altogether unresponsive to psychiatric […]
