A major crisis is often a challenge to our sense of purpose. In this sense, the COVID pandemic is no different from many other crises we’ve faced as individuals and as a country. Jane Rubin, Ph.D., talks about how people are struggling with finding a sense of purpose during the pandemic.

COVID-19 has disrupted our lives in countless ways. All of us have experienced difficulties coping with the many disruptions we’ve experienced. But these disruptions have been especially difficult for people who suffer from clinical depression and COVID restrictions.

In a recent podcast, Michelle Obama acknowledged that COVID-19, and the ongoing struggle for racial justice in America, have left her feeling depressed at times. Many people seemed to take comfort in the fact that a woman who always seems so on top of her life was struggling with the same feelings they are.

Many people who aren’t ordinarily depressed are having low periods during this pandemic. If you’re one of them, you may be asking yourself if you’re depressed. Jane Rubin, Ph.D., talks about how to determine whether what you’re experiencing is depression or an expectable reaction to living in unsettled times.

Sometimes it’s difficult to distinguish between feelings like sadness or loneliness and depression. If you’re feeling down but don’t know if you’re depressed, Dr. Jane Rubin has some ideas about how to tell the difference.

It’s not uncommon to feel “stuck” in your life. Maybe you’re unsure which way to go in your career or your personal life isn’t what you’d like it to be. Most people who feel stuck aren’t suffering from clinical depression, but some are. Dr. Jane Rubin talks about two kinds of clinical depression and how therapy can help you find relief from them.

Many of us feel hopeless from time to time. But if hopelessness feels like your constant companion, you may be depressed. We’re talking with Dr. Jane Rubin about depression and hopelessness, and how to get help if you’re struggling.

Depression symptoms in adulthood are often the result of difficult experiences in childhood. Disturbances in early attachments are some of the most common early experiences that can lead to depression in adults. That’s why we are talking with Dr. Jane Rubin about depression symptoms and early attachment.

Have you been diagnosed with clinical depression? Do you want to get help? This week we are talking with Dr. Jane Rubin about how therapy can be helpful in relieving clinical depression.

People who are looking for help with depression sometimes question the need for psychotherapy. With so much information available online, why spend the time and money? We’re talking with Dr. Jane Rubin about why the information about depression available on the internet is not usually an effective substitute for psychotherapy and how depression therapy can help you feel more positive about your life.

Many people struggle with depression but may not be sure if they should see a therapist. That’s why we’re talking today with Dr. Jane Rubin about depression counseling and how it can be helpful to you if you think you might be experiencing depression.

Many people who suffer from depression also struggle with intense feelings of shame. This week, we are talking with Dr. Jane Rubin about psychotherapy for depression and what patients need to know about depression and shame when seeking out treatment.

Adult depression often has its roots in childhood trauma. One misunderstood symptom is dissociation and how it affects people with trauma.

This week we are discussing an issue with Dr. Jane Rubin that many clients face: whether the “good choices” they make for themselves are “selfish choices?” It turns out that, for many, the distinction is not always so clear and this is the cause of considerable anguish.

Depression and low self-esteem often go together. However, it can be hard to determine whether low self-esteem is the cause of an individual’s depression or the result of it.

Are you depressed but don’t know why?Your depression may be due to past experiences you thought were inconsequential but were, in reality, traumatic for you. You might be experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Or your depression may also be the result of other kinds of trauma that are less dramatic but no less painful.

Lately, we’ve been talking about the benefits of mindfulness. When it works, you’re able to create some distance from the thoughts and feelings that create unhappiness. You can see these feelings as nothing more than passing thoughts, recognize them, and let them pass by. However, for some, mindfulness alone may not be enough to address the symptoms of depression.

Do you struggle with depression symptoms? Dr. Jane Rubin suggests that mindfulness meditation may relieve your depression symptoms by helping you recognize and change unhelpful thought patterns.