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Ann McMurray · July 15, 2026 · 5 min read

Burnout vs. Depression: How to Tell the Difference

Burnout is tied to a specific source of chronic stress and improves when that source changes. Depression affects every part of your life, regardless of circumstances. Here's how to tell…

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How to Be Happy Again When Everything Hurts

Happiness can return even after loss, depression, or prolonged sadness. The path back involves small, concrete actions rather than trying…

Ann McMurray · July 15, 2026
OCD And The Seasons Depression 12 min read

OCD and the Seasons How Seattles Dark Winters Could Be Making Your OCD Worse

This article explores ocd and the seasons how seattles dark winters could be making your ocd worse and what it…

Dr. Gregory Jantz · April 4, 2024
Pets Mental Health Recovery Depression 6 min read

The Role of Pets in Mental Health Recovery

This article explores the role of pets in mental health recovery and what it means for your mental health and…

Dr. Gregory Jantz · January 8, 2024
Mental Health Benefits Of Journaling Depression 8 min read

Exploring the Mental Health Benefits of Journaling

This article explores exploring the mental health benefits of journaling and what it means for your mental health and overall…

Dr. Gregory Jantz · January 4, 2024
Workplace Burnout And Mental Health Depression 6 min read

Workplace Burnout and Mental Health

This article explores workplace burnout and mental health and what it means for your mental health and overall wellbeing.

Dr. Gregory Jantz · December 19, 2023
Depression Stage Of Grief Depression 6 min read

Understanding the Depression Stage of Grief

This article explores understanding the depression stage of grief and what it means for your mental health and overall wellbeing.

Dr. Gregory Jantz · December 6, 2023
Why Do I Feel Nothing Depression 6 min read

How to Cope with Feeling Emptiness

This article explores how to cope with feeling emptiness and what it means for your mental health and overall wellbeing.

Dr. Gregory Jantz · October 7, 2023
Depression 5 min read

What is Situational Depression?

Depression can take many different forms. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) publishes a diagnostic tool known as the Diagnostic and…

Dr. Gregory Jantz · February 5, 2023
Is A Messy House A Sign Of Mental Illness Depression 6 min read

Is a Messy House a Sign of Mental Illness

This article explores is a messy house a sign of mental illness and what it means for your mental health…

Dr. Gregory Jantz · January 11, 2023
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