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“What Do I Say?” Talking About Depression and Suicide
Talking to someone who is depressed or even suicidal can be difficult and frightening. There are a couple of simple rules to follow.
Lost Connections: The Real Cause of Depression
Maybe depression has less to do a chemical imbalance, and more to do with an imbalance in our social connections, our work and our values.
Why We Don’t Even Try: Laziness, Determination and Learned Helplessness
We judge others for their laziness, timidity, inefficiency and lack of determination. But Learned Helplessness can be a better explanation.
Assertiveness: The Antidote to Depression
Learning how to stand up for ourselves can do wonders for our mood. And the opposite is equally true.
The Myth of Laziness — How Anxiety, Depression and Conflict Can Masquerade as Sloth
We all criticize others (and sometimes ourselves) for laziness. Dig deeper, and there’s always something else going on.
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