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Ann McMurray · August 17, 2026 · 5 min read

Food addiction: is it real, and what can you do about it?

Food addiction is not a formal diagnosis in the DSM-5, but a growing body of research suggests it is real for many people. Studies estimate that roughly 14% of adults…

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Depression 5 min read

Depression After Retirement: Why Leaving Work Can Trigger a Mental Health Crisis

Retirement blues is a term referring to the negative aspect of reaching that lifelong goal everyone strives for. The transition…

Ann McMurray · August 17, 2026
Depression 15 min read

How to Get Out of a Depressive Episode: Steps That Help Right Now

A depressive episode is a stretch of two or more weeks where low mood, exhaustion, and loss of interest take…

Ann McMurray · July 31, 2026
Depression 5 min read

Depression in Men: Why It Looks Different and Often Goes Unnoticed

Depression in men frequently shows up as irritability, anger, physical complaints, overwork, or increased drinking rather than the sadness most…

Ann McMurray · July 31, 2026
Pensive woman with glasses outdoors, looking down thoughtfully Depression 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…

Ann McMurray · July 15, 2026
Smiling man outdoors in dappled sunlight among trees Depression 5 min read

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
Woman Anxious Anxiety 12 min read

Hangxiety: Why You Feel Anxious After Drinking Alcohol and What It Means

Hangxiety is the wave of dread, racing thoughts, or panic that hits hours after drinking — even when nothing is…

Ann McMurray · April 27, 2026
Man Thinking General Mental Health 14 min read

How to Lower Cortisol: Evidence-Based Ways to Reduce Stress Hormones

You can lower cortisol through consistent, evidence-based practices: regular physical activity, quality sleep, deep breathing, mindfulness, strong social connections, and…

Ann McMurray · April 20, 2026
Php Level Of Care General Mental Health 11 min read

Is a Partial Hospitalization Program Right for You?

A Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is right when symptoms are too severe for weekly outpatient therapy but don’t require round-the-clock…

Ann McMurray · March 27, 2026
Psych Evaluattion General Mental Health 16 min read

What Is a Psych Evaluation?

A psych evaluation is a thorough and comprehensive assessment that examines your emotional, cognitive, and behavioral health through interviews, testing,…

Ann McMurray · March 24, 2026
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