Depression & mood
Low mood, seasonal depression, mood swings and knowing when it’s time to get support.
Depression treatment in the Bay Area: where to start
Signs of depression, what treatment looks like, and how to find affirming psychiatric care in San Francisco and across the Bay Area.
Is it sadness or depression?
The difference between a hard stretch and clinical depression, signs to watch for, and when to reach out.
Seasonal depression in the Bay Area fog
Why shorter, grayer days can affect mood, and practical ways to protect your energy through the season.
Mood swings: when ups and downs need a closer look
Normal mood changes versus patterns that may point to bipolar disorder, and why an accurate diagnosis matters.
High-functioning depression: when you look fine but aren’t
How depression can hide behind productivity, and why you deserve care even if you’re still getting things done.
Anhedonia: when nothing feels enjoyable
What anhedonia is, why it happens with depression, and small ways to rebuild pleasure.