38. Addressing Depression in the Digital Age

Have you ever wondered why the rates of depression have skyrocketed over the past decade? Mental health has been deemed a public global crisis. And increased rates of depression are linked to higher rates of suicide. Candice will present on addressing depression in the digital age. Listeners will leave being able to recognize depressive symptoms and signs of suicidal ideation; understand the impact of the current technological culture on the rising rates of mental illness; and how to support yourself or someone in your life who is struggling with their depression. Candice will also provide resources and some practical tools for developing mental wellness. Our speaker, Candice Thompson, is a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice. She holds a dual license in California and Oregon. In addition to her practice, she is a frequent guest speaker for organizations in the Silicon Valley. Over the past 20 years, she has studied and worked in the field of psychology; 15 years practicing psychotherapy. She currently works with young adults and beyond in individual and couples therapy. Her clinical focus includes anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, relational distress, spiritual abuse, life transitions, and identity formation. She has a clinical interest in attachment based therapy and interpersonal neurobiology. She takes an integrated, insight oriented approach to her work. Counseling and teaching in the space of inner healing is an honor that she holds with deep regard. She invites you to reach out if you are interested in having her speak at your organization or company on topics related to mental wellness and the workplace. https://youtu.be/qiE8c0mjCwo Candice Thompson is a psychotherapist in private practice in Silicon Valley. To learn more about her services, please visit: https://www.candicethompson.com ⁠⁠More about the Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley⁠⁠    Website: ⁠⁠Rotary.cool⁠ Meetings’ ⁠⁠Video Archive⁠⁠ YouTubeChannel⁠⁠  How to become a member in ⁠⁠this online Rotary eClub⁠⁠       ⁠⁠More about Rotary International:⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠www.Rotary.org⁠⁠ Find a ⁠⁠local Rotary club⁠⁠  Find an ⁠⁠online Rotary Club⁠⁠   Podcast and Zoom Host: ⁠⁠Rushton Hurley⁠⁠ Podcast Producer: ⁠⁠Elton Sherwin⁠⁠ Audio edited and enhanced with: ⁠⁠Descript Studio Sound ⁠⁠  #PositiveChange #Inspiration #Rotary