Most people have a basic understanding of what depression is. But, fewer recognize that it’s far more than just a “feeling.” Depression is a mental health condition in every sense of the word. So much so that it actually has a direct impact on the brain.

Article by Tyler Francischine on Giddy

A quarter life crisis isn’t a myth. For many young adults in all parts of the world, the quarter life crisis is unquestionably real. Experiencing a quarter life crisis is natural, developmentally appropriate life stage development period in which values, purpose, meaning and goals are measured against societal expectations, family pressures, internalized perfectionism, peer reinforcement, and financial pressures.

We at LIFT are surely not among the only folks who kept the holiday decorations up quite late this year. In fact, one of our clinicians set a probable record with her tree taken down on Martin Luther King Day!

Did you know that some therapists prescribe watching the film, Groundhog Day, to their patients? I feel that it’s one of the most perfect movies and definitely in my personal top 10 (fun fact: I went to college with Bill Murray’s son/have met Mr. Murray, and he is as awesome IRL as he is on screen.)