Washington Family Psychiatry Blog
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Friendsgiving: Celebrating the Family We Choose
Why Friendsgiving is So Good for Our Mental Health As November rolls in and the holiday season starts to take shape, many of us begin thinking about Thanksgiving traditions, travel plans, and family gatherings. But over the past several years, another celebration has been steadily growing in popularity: Friendsgiving. What started as a casual get-together…
The Perfectionism Trap: Finding Grace During the Holidays
As the Calendar changes to November and the holidays approach, many of us feel a familiar shift—one part excitement, one part anxiety. The season invites warmth, togetherness, and celebration, but it can also bring a heavy pressure to “make everything perfect.” The perfect meal. The perfect gifts. The perfectly decorated home. The perfectly pleasant family…
Focus: Depression Screening
Why We’re Talking About This October is a month when we naturally start slowing down. The days get shorter, routines shift, and many people start to feel those subtle dips in mood that can sneak up on us. That’s why we take this time at Washington Family Psychiatry to focus on depression screening — a…
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