Reflecting back on grade school, Briden recalls feeling like no one liked or understood her. She didn’t like herself, and she kept her struggle a secret.
While everyone can experience difficult emotions at times, depression and other mood disorders are more intense and last longer. Oftentimes, a person with a mood disorder feels helpless and hopeless and their ability to do normal daily activities at school, home, or work is impaired.
In a Giving Voice to Depression podcast, David Jacobi, PhD, clinical director and psychologist at Rogers in Sheboygan, explains what cognitive behavioral therapy is and why it’s considered one of the most effective evidence-based treatments available.
While having time to recharge is essential for everyone, excessive time at home typically has more drawbacks than benefits. Encouraging kids and teens to participate in prosocial activities, even with the ongoing pandemic, is important to prioritize.
At Rogers’ OCD, Anxiety, and Depression Center, a board-certified psychiatrist leads a multidisciplinary team to provide residential treatment for teens with proven outcomes.
Kendra recalls fearing rejection from others growing up, while at the same time, she was rejecting herself. Learn more about her story and how the team at Rogers helped her gain the tools to overcome the challenges of mental health.
Cristina says she’s struggled with depression since she was a teenager. She was diagnosed in her 20s with persistent depressive disorder, also called dysthymia, and suffered panic attacks. She was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2007.
One of the things that depression often takes away from people is their ability to enjoy or look forward to what they used to love doing. In the video above, Stephanie explains how she benefited from Rogers’ skills practice time and was able to find joy again in one of her favorite activities.
Sleep—we spend one-third of our lives doing it, yet what seems like it should be second nature is a struggle for up to one-third of adults.
Every May since the mid-1900s, Mental Health Month has served as a time to help spread awareness and reduce stigma surrounding mental health and addiction. Mental Health America has chosen “Back to Basics” as this year’s theme. In this spirit, we’ve put together information to help you understand common mental health conditions, where to find resources, and how to find treatment.
Give us a call today for an immediate screening.
Not ready to call? Reach out to Rogers online.
