--- title: "Depression" url: https://rivercitycounseling.com/category/depression/ type: term taxonomy: category taxonomy_label: "Category" count: 52 lang: en --- # Depression ## Latest entries - [Boys, Men, COVID-19, Isolation and Suicide](https://rivercitycounseling.com/2020/08/21/boys-men-covid-19-isolation-suicide/) — I first posted this in February, 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. I was worried then, but at least they had opportunities to connect at school. Today, since most are meeting remotely, I'm even... - [Boys, Men, Isolation, Suicide](https://rivercitycounseling.com/2019/02/14/boys-men-isolation-suicide/) — Suicide rates are up. According to the Center for Disease Control, it’s at its highest rate in 50 years. It has risen by 33% between 1999-2017. The risk factors are unlimited: mental illness,... - [The Dodgers Lost and I’m Blue](https://rivercitycounseling.com/2017/11/09/auto-draft-2/) — I’ve been a Dodgers fan my entire life, and it’s brutal that they lost the World Series. I didn’t bawl, but I had some moments of tearing-up. It has been tough. I know that professional... - [BULLYING: more help for parents](https://rivercitycounseling.com/2017/08/27/bullying-more-help-for-parents/) — BULLYING Years ago, I got pulled into a new friend group of dudes. It was the best! I was sort of new to town and was lonely. I loved being included. My awful feelings drifted away. I was also pretty... - [Here we go again and again and again](https://rivercitycounseling.com/2016/07/13/here-go-again-again-again/) — My parents lived close to Watts during the riots of 1965. Not long after my pregnant mother was walked home from the grocery store by a member of the Harlem Globtrotters, who recognized that things... - [It’s not nearly as bad as last year](https://rivercitycounseling.com/2015/12/17/its-not-nearly-as-bad-as-last-year/) — The holidays are back and this therapist is looking forward to a couple of days off.  Here's one from the files.  Until next time...... - [And you thought I was just obnoxious](https://rivercitycounseling.com/2015/11/10/thought-i-was-just-obnoxious/) — A few years ago I worked with a 9th grade boy who, quite frankly, pushed my buttons. He was rude and offensive, and I really didn’t know if I could help him. Unfortunately, I think my feelings... - [When 23 is the new 22](https://rivercitycounseling.com/2015/09/01/when/) — I’ve recently realized that many of the young men I see are challenged by similar issues: having adult relationships with their parents and siblings, navigating romantic relationships, moving out... - [He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother-River City Counseling](https://rivercitycounseling.com/2015/07/14/he-aint-heavy-hes-my-brotherriver-city-counseling/) — First, I want to apologize for the email you received yesterday. It was a technical glitch on my end. Let’s hope this one reaches you safely and in its entirety.... - [Coffee or a beer? It’s on me.](https://rivercitycounseling.com/2015/06/29/coffee-or-beer-its-on-me/) — On Mother’s Day, I saw a casual friend in church. Her son died a couple of years ago, and I didn’t know what to say. A few days later, a closer friend told me his father died a few weeks prior. I... - [I may sob, but I really don’t care!](https://rivercitycounseling.com/2015/06/20/i-may-sob-but-i-really-dont-care/) — The following is a two-part series on how families can prepare when their oldest child leaves for college.  The first is help for parents to adjust and cope.  The second focuses on helping younger... - [Heads-up, 7-up, or a table for one?](https://rivercitycounseling.com/2015/06/10/headsup-up-or-table-for-one/) — Life is filled with trauma.  Every day, hard stuff happens, and we struggle to cope. I initially posted this right after my son started kindergarten.  Today, he finished first grade, a point we... - [Stop! Close the windows and whisper!-River City Counseling](https://rivercitycounseling.com/2015/05/13/stop-close-windows-whisperriver-city-counseling/) — Think about it, we adults all have secrets.  Maybe we were abused as kids or our parents were alcoholics.  Maybe we like to dabble in illegal drugs or binge-eat.  Or maybe it’s smaller stuff... - [I can’t stand my sister and she hates me-River City Counseling](https://rivercitycounseling.com/2015/04/21/i-cant-stand-my-sister-she-hates-meriver-city-counseling/) — Not long ago, I got a call from the parents of two adolescent girls.  They were concerned because their younger daughter’s grades had slipped significantly and her friends and behavior had changed... - [What the hell is wrong with me?](https://rivercitycounseling.com/2015/03/26/hell-wrong-me/) — Some of you have had some of the worst traumas possible happen to you. Maybe you were kidnapped, raped, held hostage by terrorists, accidentally killed your best friend, watched comrades die and... - [Crap, he forgot my extra whip!-River City Counseling](https://rivercitycounseling.com/2015/02/17/crap-he-forgot-my-extra-whipriver-city-counseling/) — You know those guys: 615 p.m. and they march, double-time through the doors of the gym with their top buttons unbuttoned, ties loosened, and gym bags slung over their shoulders. Muttering as they... - [Mom, help!!! My cap and gown don’t fit](https://rivercitycounseling.com/2015/02/05/mom-help-my-cap-gown-dont-fit/) — Teens do great stuff to help themselves and the world: volunteer work, student government, sports, etc.  It's fabulous, but I get anxious hearing about it and wondering how they have time to breathe... - [Catch the midnight train and don’t leave a note-River City Counseling](https://rivercitycounseling.com/2014/12/10/catch-midnight-train-dont-leave-noteriver-city-counseling/) — I'm in the middle of some challenging transitions.  Looking back through my posts I came upon this and am finding it helpful.  Thought I'd share again.... - [Johnny, where did you hide grandma’s fruitcake?](https://rivercitycounseling.com/2014/12/01/johnny-where-did-hide-grandmas-fruitcake/) — First, a disclaimer: this comes from my perspective, one who celebrates Christmas. I realized that not all of my readers celebrate this holiday. Thus, apply it to your holiday traditions… Turn on... - [7 more therapists’ #1 tip for couples-River City Counseling](https://rivercitycounseling.com/2014/11/24/more-therapists-tip-for-couplesriver-city-counseling-2/) — In a recent blog, Five Therapists’ #1 Tip for Couples, I shared the secret weapon of some of my favorite couples’ counselors. This is my follow-up, which includes the #1 tip from five more... ...and 32 more.