Depression can affect people of all ages, including children. One study found that people who were depressed as teens have … More
Author: Lorie Staffan
I'm a retired nurse, former adult education instructor, and long-time observer of human behavior and society. With my web sites, I hope to educate people and stimulate discussion on mental health, society, politics, nature, and other topics.
MENTAL ILLNESS AND THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY
Hop on over to Slay Girl Society for a great interview on mental illness in the LGBTQ community! Click here … More
FOR THOSE WHO THINK DEPRESSION IS JUST A STATE OF MIND…
So how many times have you been told, as a depressive person, that you “just need to get over it” … More
HELP FOR DEPRESSION OVER THE HOLIDAYS
The holidays can be a tough time for us depressives. Several years ago, I’d have mini meltdowns in November. We … More
BENEFITS OF WORK FOR MENTAL ILLNESS
Working is a source of satisfaction for many people. For me, it provides a self-esteem boosting sense of accomplishment and … More
MEN AND DEPRESSION
It isn’t surprising that men and women often show different symptoms of depression. We are socialized differently; there are different … More
THOUGHTS ON LIVING LIFE AS A DEPRESSIVE PERSON
Author’s Note: I started this in January 2015. It’s a little long and is written in my “professional voice,” but … More
HELP FOR DEPRESSION, RIGHT ON YOUR COMPUTER
While I hope you find The Depressive Diva helpful, no blog can be all things to all people. There are … More
TALKING TO YOUR FAMILY ABOUT DEPRESSION
I have suffered from depression for as long as I can remember. When I was a child, I thought I … More
BUT YOU DON’T LOOK DEPRESSED…
Living with high-functioning depression
THE DEPRESSIVE DIVA 