Whether you are going through a burnout or a depression, or both, as is often the case, you will still suffer in much the same way and would still benefit from treatment.

These are the principal reason why we burn out : We expect too much of ourselves and of others.

Are you burnt out, or have you ever felt like you were on the verge of it? What is burnout anyway, and is it the same as depression?

Being a caregiver is a source of constant stress. Here are some practical advices.

Hitting bottom - Chronic or episodic depression and burnout? Watch this 2011 lecture by Dr. Mimi Israel (in French).

La dépression peut être le symptôme d'un autre trouble de santé mentale (lié à l'alimentation, la bipolarité etc.) ou accompagner un trouble de santé physique (cancer ou autre). Elle peut être chronique ou passagère. Déterminer les causes et le traitement d'une dépression est possible. Mimi Israël, M.D., FRCPC, est chef du Département de psychiatrie. En savoir plus sur l'École Mini Psy http://www.douglas.qc.ca/page/mini-psy-2011?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=ms&utm_campaign=mini-psy-2011

Between head and heart > Mini-Psych School 2011 classes now available online. A video will be published every week.

These are the principal reason why we burn out : We expect too much of ourselves and of others.

Information to better understand the recent tragedy at Charlie Hebdo's magazine in Paris and how psychological reactions can manifest themselves after a traumatic event.

Depression is more than just a fleeting emotion. This illness hampers a person's daily functioning, negatively impacting their physical health. However, in most cases depression is treatable.