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The Difference Between Sadness and Depression in Teenagers

·Psychologist Alexandra Barbu

Adolescence is a period of intense change — in the body, in relationships, in identity. It is natural for a teenager to go through periods of sadness, irritability, or withdrawal. But where is the line between the normal sadness of development and clinical depression that requires intervention? This distinction is one of the most important that a parent, teacher, or adult in a teenager’s life can make — because depression in adolescents often looks different than in adults, and the signs can easily be mistaken for a “difficult age.”

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Depression

Seasonal Depression: What It Is and How to Cope

·Psychologist Alexandra Barbu

As the days grow shorter and the cold settles in, many people experience more than simple autumn nostalgia. Energy drops, sleep becomes excessive yet unrefreshing, cravings for sweets and carbohydrates increase, and motivation seems to have gone into hibernation alongside nature. If this pattern repeats year after year and significantly affects you, you may be dealing with seasonal depression — a real condition with well-understood biological mechanisms and effective solutions.

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Depression

Behavioral Activation: How to Break the Vicious Cycle of Depression

·Psychologist Alexandra Barbu

When you are in depression, the hardest thing to do is exactly what would help you the most: to move, to leave the house, to meet someone. Your mind tells you “I have no energy,” “there is no point,” “maybe tomorrow.” And so a vicious cycle takes hold: the less you do, the worse you feel, and the worse you feel, the less you do. Behavioral activation is the method that breaks this cycle — and it does so in a surprisingly simple way.

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Depression

How to Recognize the Signs of Depression: A Complete Guide

·Psychologist Alexandra Barbu

Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders, affecting over 280 million people globally. However, many people do not recognize the signs of depression in themselves or their loved ones, which delays access to specialized help. This guide helps you understand the difference between normal sadness and depression and identify the right time to seek support.

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