Tag Archives: depression

Finding Joy Amidst the Holiday Blues

December 8, 2017Depression, Empowerment, Faith, Mental Health, Psychology, Social Issues, Spiritualitydepression, happiness, holiday blues, joy, love, stressDr. Simon

For many, the holidays are a time of stress. But there are ways to beat the holiday blues and find the joy again. The secret’s in the spirit of the season.

Managing Anger, Aggression and Depression

December 9, 2016Aggression, Depression, Mental Health, Personality and Character, Psychology, Relationships, Social Issuesaggression, anger, angry depressives, depressionDr. Simon

Mental health professionals have known for a long time that there’s a relationship between anger and depression. And that’s just one more reason why heeding the “8th Commandment” to master our anger and aggression is so important.

More on Self-Esteem, Depression, and Bipolar Illness

December 12, 2014Entitlement, Mental Health, Narcissism, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychobable, Psychologybipolar disorder, character, depression, hypomania, mania, merit, self-esteem, self-respectDr. Simon

Because we live in the age of entitlement, there are far too many among us who think that respect is a fundamental right as opposed to something that rightfully need be earned. Folks with an entitlement mentality often demand respect, even when they’ve habitually conducted themselves in a manner that doesn’t merit it.

Character, Substance Abuse, Addiction, and Behavior Disorders

June 7, 2012Abuse, Neurotics, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Relationships, Therapyabuse, addiction, character, character disturbance, depression, disease, personality, substance abuseDr. Simon

Many behavioral “disorders” actually represent various manifestations of a person’s personality maladjustment.

Questions about Manipulators: How to Respond to their Tactics?

April 5, 2012Personality and Character, Psychological Manipulation, Relationships, Responsibilityanxiety, character, depression, excuses, manipulation, manipulation tactics, manipulators, rationalization, responsibility, self-doubt, tools of empowermentDr. Simon

If someone’s behavior is wrong or harmful, the rationale they offer for it is totally irrelevant.

Questions about Manipulators: How Do I Protect My Children?

March 30, 2012Manipulators, Personality and Character, Relationshipscharacter, character disturbance, deception, depression, manipulators, personal empowerment, powerDr. Simon

Children are always observing. And they don’t just pay attention to what we say. What they mostly notice is what we do.

Character and Happiness

February 23, 2012Personality and Character, Relationships, Therapycharacter, depression, development, happiness, learning, skills, strengthDr. Simon

The science of happiness is just one branch of a burgeoning area of psychology called “positive” psychology.

Beating Holiday Stress

December 20, 2011Mental Health, Relationshipsdepression, family, friends, giving, holidays, limits, obligations, overspending, sharing, stressDr. Simon

The holiday season can be full of wonder and joy but it can also be a time of stress and depression. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to help make the holidays a special and memorable time.

Dr. George Simon

Author, Public Speaker, Consultant, Character Development Coach, Composer