Sometimes in counseling, I see couples where both partners tend toward depression. When two people with negative worldviews meet, there is a sense of “coming home.” Whether they meet the criteria for ...

At its worst, depression can put a person in bed. We don't hear about that too often because there's still a stigma attached to mental illness. Many keep the issue private—and that means you as the ...

Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders, with data from the National Institute of Mental Health estimating it affects 21 million adults in the US per year. And while you might ...

Depression doesn’t just affect the person living with it — it can ripple through every part of a romantic relationship as well. It’s natural to want to help, but it can be hard to know exactly how to ...

Depression is a silent, insidious beast that wears many faces, and it affects every person in a unique and often devastating way. Yet, despite the prevalence of this mental health crisis, we continue ...

Love doesn’t always follow the neat storylines we see in movies. Sometimes the most profound connections occur with people we simply cannot be with, whether due to timing, circumstances, geography, or ...

Researchers still don’t understand what, exactly, causes depression. But what is clear is this: It doesn’t have anything to do with waking up and simply choosing not to appreciate all the good things ...

We are raised to believe that love conquers all. Fairy tales, songs, and countless movies teach us that if you care enough, if you fight hard enough, everything, even the darkest moments, can be ...

This Valentine’s Day Weekend, counselling psychologist Raiza Khan urges couples to know themselves, set boundaries and heal before seeking lasting love.