by Austin Lewis | Aug 31, 2026 | Depression Treatment
If you have heard the terms bipolar 1 and bipolar 2, you might assume that bipolar 2 is simply a milder version of bipolar 1. The names make that assumption understandable, but it is not an accurate way to think about these diagnoses. Bipolar disorder is a mental...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Mar 6, 2026 | Depression Treatment
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 | Depression Treatment
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 | 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,...
