This blog post contains sensitive topics that may be difficult for some people to discuss. Reader discretion is advised. One of the reasons people who are depressed don’t ask for help is the fear of the unknown. What will happen if I say I’m thinking of suicide? Will I be locked up? Will the hospital…

The winter blues and seasonal depression (also known as seasonal affective disorder or SAD) are two different conditions. Knowing the difference can help a person feel better sooner. When the excitement of the holiday season is over, it is normal to feel a little sad. Decorations have been taken down, the house looks ordinary, fun…