It is not unusual to feel depressed and anxious sometimes. The loss of a loved one, losing a job, breakups and divorces, or other trying circumstances can raise feelings of sadness, fear, loneliness, and anxiety. While these feelings can be normal reactions to life stressors, when they occur on a daily basis for a long period of time they can interfere with normal, everyday functioning.

If you are faced with challenging circumstances, you may need additional support particularly if you are experiencing:

• anxiety, intense fear, terror, panic or dread that leaves you feeling physically and emotionally drained
• difficulty with doing normal daily activities
• obsessive thoughts and excessive worry
• difficulty finding joy, meaning or purpose in your life
• feeling alone or alienated from friends and family
• obsessive thoughts
• trying to feel better through self medicating or engaging in unhealthy behaviors
• difficulty sleeping
• changes in your appetite