Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that’s onset is correlated with the change in seasons. Onset of SAD can occur with any change of season; however, it typically begins in the fall or early winter and goes away in the spring or early summer.

The holidays are an exciting and happy time for many. It’s a time to eat yummy food, reunite with family and friends, and reflect on all that’s good in life. For others, however, the holidays are not so joyful. The holidays are stressful, anxiety provoking, and emotionally draining.

Gender is a dynamic and complex topic in our society today. More people are recognizing that constraining people to two categories does not work. Today I am writing about gender identity, which is not to be confused with assigned sex at birth, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender roles.

Being codependent is a difficult reality to face, and it can be even more difficult to overcome. It is often a result of the way you learned to attach to others as a child or relationship experiences you’ve had throughout your life. Chances are that if you are in a codependent relationship, it does not feel healthy or satisfying.

Emotional sensitivity refers to how often and how intensely a person experiences their emotions. So, a person with high emotional sensitivity tends to experience emotions more often and more intensely than the average person, whereas a person with low emotional sensitivity tends to experiences emotions less often and less intensely than the average person.

Whether you are a student feeling anxious about going back to school, or a young adult feeling sad that summer is ending (with winter just around the corner), here are five tools that can be useful in managing stress in the moment.