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Hold onto hope

May is mental health awareness month and depression is an often misunderstood mental health disorder. Depression is not sadness but sadness, inappropriate guilt, and loss of interest in activities, among other things are symptoms of depression. Depression is often not situational. Saying things such as, "what do you have to be depressed about," are not helpful. The best thing you can do is actively listen and offer support. Remind your loved one they are not alone. Offer to help them complete daily tasks. Remember you cannot "fix" this for them.

Just a little reminder.

After one year at the new location, the office got a new sign!

Happy New Year

What you tell yourself matters.

Don't give up! Keep making imperfect progress. (Quote from the book Imperfect Courage by Jessica Honegger).

If you need some help getting started counseling is a great place to set goals and gain accountability!

Do not let where you are at be a deterrent to where you want to go. Just keep moving.