Experience has taught Uncle Sigmund that emotional health is something that almost all people grapple with, more actively at some periods of their lives than others, but often do not talk about. Depression, anxiety, grief, and stress are all unavoidable experiences of living. Yet, they are experiences from which people can learn about themselves and their personal patterns of living that enhance or diminish potential for happiness and satisfaction. At the very least, people can learn to minimize the detrimental effects on one’s quality of life. Responses to these questions are intended to provide information, perspective, or suggestions for seeking help towards that end.

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