by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Mar 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Many people who experience depression wonder whether the condition runs in families. If a parent, sibling, or other family member has struggled with clinical depression or another mood disorder, such as an affective disorder, it is natural to ask whether genetics...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Mar 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Depression is a common but serious mental health condition that affects millions of people each year. While most people occasionally feel sadness after difficult life events, depression is different. It involves persistent emotional, cognitive, and physical symptoms...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Feb 24, 2026 | Anxiety Treatment
What Is Health Anxiety? Health anxiety, sometimes referred to as illness anxiety disorder or hypochondriasis, is a mental health condition characterized by a persistent preoccupation with having or developing a serious illness. Individuals may fixate on physical...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Aug 31, 2025 | OCD Treatment
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is more than just needing things to be neat or double-checking locks. It’s a mental health condition that can become time-consuming, distressing, and disruptive to daily life. If you’ve ever wondered whether your habits...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Aug 31, 2025 | OCD Treatment
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic, often debilitating mental health condition characterized by intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors. Affecting both adolescents and adults, OCD can severely impact a person’s quality of life. But the good...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Jul 18, 2025 | Blog, OCD Treatment
 There’s something special about returning to your hometown, especially when it’s for something as meaningful as the International OCD Foundation’s 30th annual conference. This year, Chicago welcomed hundreds of clinicians, researchers, individuals living with...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Jul 2, 2025 | Blog, Depression Treatment
Bringing a new baby into the world is often imagined as a joyful experience. But for many new moms, it also brings emotional and mental health challenges. One of the most common and serious conditions affecting new mothers is postpartum depression (PPD) — a mood...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Jul 2, 2025 | Blog, Depression Treatment
Depression can feel like an overwhelming weight, an invisible burden that affects every area of life. Whether you’re struggling yourself or supporting a loved one, it’s important to remember that depression is treatable. With the right approach, support...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Jun 3, 2025 | Blog, Depression Treatment
Depression is a complex and multifaceted mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While it’s common to think of feelings of sadness as a primary symptom, the causes of depression run much deeper. From brain chemistry to life events,...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Jun 3, 2025 | Blog, Depression Treatment
Depression is more than just a low mood—it’s a complex mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and functions in daily life. Understanding what depression feels like is crucial not only for those experiencing it but also for friends,...
