by Olja Haglund | Oct 31, 2021 | Battling Depression
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions across the world. In recent years, stigmas surrounding it have started to fade and weaken. Unfortunately, they do still exist. Sometimes, they even exist within ourselves, when we’re the ones struggling. If...
by Olja Haglund | Sep 28, 2021 | Battling Depression
Do you dread going to work every day? Maybe you’re frustrated with your manager. You’re tired of dealing with the burden of unrealistic expectations. And you feel like no matter how hard you work, they can always find something wrong with your performance. Or perhaps...
by Olja Haglund | Aug 27, 2021 | Battling Depression
Some people will dismiss the symptoms of depression by telling someone who is suffering from this condition that “It’s all in your head.” But people who struggle with depression are not making up their symptoms. Depression is a real condition, and the effects can be...
by Olja Haglund | May 20, 2021 | Battling Depression
If you deal with crying spells, fatigue, lack of motivation, and sadness while you’re at work, it could be work depression. Work depression can arise from a variety of factors. If you’re already dealing with depression, of course, it will probably affect your time at...
by Olja Haglund | Apr 10, 2021 | Battling Depression
People who are suffering from depression are often eager to find relief. While therapy and medication play important roles, you may also be looking for additional ways to help your symptoms. Exercise, stress management, healthy nutrition, and psychotherapy are all...
by Olja Haglund | Feb 1, 2021 | Battling Depression
As the pandemic endures, you’re probably feeling just as stressed as most Americans are. You miss living your “normal” life, although it may be hard to even remember what that was like by now. Social distancing and spending a substantial amount of time at home may be...
I’m Olja Haglund, a licensed master social worker (LMSW) and certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor (CAADC) in Grand Rapids, MI. I partner with clients to achieve specific goals, make changes, and develop coping skills that make life easier to live authentically.