Taking a Proactive Approach to Wellbeing in the Difficult Road of Depression and Sadness.
Personal health begins with being our own health advocates. When dealing with a health crisis, time and time again we are told to be proactive: research the best doctors, write down our questions, get informed, keep a journal, seek peer groups that are dealing with the same issues… the conclusion is always: our health stars with us. The Howell Health and Happiness Series presentation “ Depression vs. Sadness: Learning to Know the Differences” offered by Dr. Christina Zampitella provided an overview of pragmatic and realistic approaches to achieving wellness when dealing with sadness, and provided guidance on when to seek help if suspecting depression. There is more to depression than sadness, and sadness can lead to depression if left untreated. Although the road seems difficult, there is hope. A wellness approach will depend on how we balance our health-body-spirit components effectively, and what steps to take to achieve such balance. ...