Excerpt: The difference between sadness and depression There are many differences between feeling ‘blah’ and being depressed, but one of the most significant ones is duration, according to therapist Dr. Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. Healthy people tend to have a few bad days but recover quickly, while those suffering from depression will linger for at least…
Excerpt: “Refuse the temptation to chime in. There’s a difference between zingy, feels-just-right banter and talking over another person. While, in theory, finishing one another’s sentences seems romantic or like a great alignment between business partners, it can come across as having poor listening skills. That’s why psychologist Yvonne Thomas, PhD, says it’s best to…
Excerpt: What Is Compassion Fatigue? “…Additionally, this condition is referred to as second-hand shock or secondary traumatic stress disorder, points out Dr. Yvonne Thomas, a Los Angeles-based psychologist specializing in self-esteem and anxiety. “People who are around others that are suffering—emotionally or physically (or both)—may absorb this emotional wear and tear and can have their…
