by Andrew B. Sears | Jan 26, 2026 | Depression Therapy
Downplaying our achievements can often stem from a fear of arrogance, a desire to fit in, or a past of traumatic experiences, but this practice can be detrimental to our self-esteem. When we consistently dismiss our successes, we send a message, both to ourselves and...
by Andrew B. Sears | Nov 28, 2025 | Depression Therapy
Depression is a complex and multifaceted condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While there isn’t a single “most important” trigger that applies to everyone, there are common factors that repeatedly surface in research and clinical observations. One...
by Andrew B. Sears | Aug 8, 2025 | Depression Therapy
Talking about depression feels like trying to explain quantum physics to a toddler, intimidating and likely to be met with blank stares. The irony is that while we’ve never been more connected through social media, the vulnerability required to discuss mental health...
by Andrew B. Sears | Jul 25, 2025 | Depression Therapy
When we think of seasonal mood changes, most people immediately picture the gloomy months of fall and winter, often associated with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). However, an intriguing and less commonly discussed phenomenon is summertime sadness, a type of mood...
by Andrew B. Sears | Dec 9, 2024 | Depression Therapy
In a more connected world than ever, where virtual chats replace face-to-face conversations with the flick of a finger, we find ourselves grappling with an irony worthy of a rom-com plot: loneliness amid social media. We’ve all seen this story: friends at dinner...
by Andrew B. Sears | Feb 26, 2024 | Depression Therapy
FROM FROSTY DAYS TO SUNNY RAYS IN COLUMBUS Had enough of the gray Columbus winter to make you feel like a melted snowman? Fear not! There’s a shining light at the end of this gloomy tunnel – quite literally. Yes, folks, with spring around the corner, it’s...
by Andrew B. Sears | Jan 30, 2024 | Depression Therapy
This winter, we’ve been discussing a series on seasonal affective disorder (SAD), where we talked about great ways to get out locally and get moving, as well as volunteering around Columbus. In this entry, we’re discussing fostering meaningful connections...
by Andrew B. Sears | Jan 12, 2024 | Depression Therapy
Continuing where we left off from Don’t Get SAD in Columbus This Winter, a Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) series where we delve deep into the heart of Columbus, Ohio, to explore how a single beneficial approach can be adapted into a diverse array of practical...
by Andrew B. Sears | Dec 19, 2023 | Depression Therapy
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. However, because of its prevalence, there are also many ways of managing symptoms and treating the condition itself. With the right help and dedication, it’s absolutely possible to overcome...
by Andrew B. Sears | Nov 21, 2023 | Depression Therapy
It’s no coincidence that when things start to get cold and cloudy in Ohio (and in Ohio, we mean cloudy), many of us experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, referred to as SAD. Locals might joke about it being a result of eating too much spicy Skyline chili or being...
