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I'm a licensed clinical social worker practicing in the New York City area for almost 24 years. I also have lived experience...

While relationships are complicated, major depressive disorder (MDD) can multiply the complications of acquiring and maintaining relationships. MDD can affect a variety...

What constitutes a difficult day? Everyone has their definition of a difficult day but I'm referring to days you can anticipate by...

Tomorrow morning, I have an appointment with my psychologist. Earlier this week, I had an appointment with my psychiatrist. Luckily for me...

As a person recovering from addiction, I was both aroused and suspicious when I was first prescribed an antidepressant. Aroused because the...

If you're someone living with depression and working on finding the right therapist for you, here are some things to look for...

We are currently not accepting applications for new writers. The Social Health Network application form has now been closed. Thank you for...

When I was last in any sort of sustained individual treatment, I worked with Dr. Lev*, a psychiatrist who specialized in borderline...

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Between my diagnoses of major depressive disorder with psychotic features, the anorexia, and the borderline personality disorder, I've worked with a lot...

Content Note: This article describes suicide. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. Much...