Externally, people with high-functioning depression may give the impression of "managing" or "coping" with their symptoms and seem to be “fine,” even successful. Internally, they may be struggling with feelings of sadness, hopelessness, fatigue, or low motivation. Read this blog to learn more about high-functioning depression.

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11.09.2025

Medications for OCD: What They Do (and What They Don’t) | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA

For OCD, medication is an important part of treatment—not because it “cures” the disorder, but because it helps reduce symptoms so patients can fully engage in the therapy that drives real progress.

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11.09.2025

Back-to-School Anxiety: Parenting Tips to Ease Kids

Learn how to support your child through back-to-school anxiety with practical prep, emotional readiness, coping skills, and resilience-building tips.

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11.09.2025

Back to School Anxiety: Supportive Parenting Tips

Help your child manage back to school anxiety with validation, confidence-building, and routines that ease transitions and encourage resilience.

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Dispelling Misconceptions About High-Functioning Depression | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA

Medications for OCD: What They Do (and What They Don’t) | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA

Back-to-School Anxiety: Parenting Tips to Ease Kids

Back to School Anxiety: Supportive Parenting Tips

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