Articles on Depression and Anxiety from Dr. Scott

High functioning depression often hides behind productivity, perfectionism, and constant achievement. This article explores maladaptive striving, unrealistic standards, and why many high achievers still feel emotionally exhausted despite external success. Learn practical ways to reduce emotional burnout and build healthier motivation.

Depression can convince you to isolate, quit therapy, abandon hobbies, disrupt sleep, or make impulsive life decisions that ultimately worsen the episode. This article explains 11 common depressive behaviors and offers practical mental health strategies to reduce emotional damage and support recovery.

Suicidal thoughts can feel like they reveal something true about you, but they usually reflect a desire to escape pain, not a desire to die. This article explains why suicidal thinking happens, how to understand it, and how to respond in a way that supports your mental health and recovery.