Dr. Michael D. Yapko

Are Your Expectations Out of Line With Reality?

Posted on May 10, 2010

Depressed people often have unrealistic expectations of others, often without any basis other than mistaking their own fears for truth. Here’s how to revise these expectations. From Depression Is Contagious by Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D.

The Social Lives of Depressed People

Posted on March 18, 2010

What you find in others, no matter what your background might be, will ultimately be a reflection of you. From Depression Is Contagious by Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D.

Are You Depressed?

Posted on February 5, 2010

Depressed people, and those most at risk for depression, tend to view other people negatively. Do any of the following statements describe you? From Depression Is Contagious by Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D.

Is Depression Contagious?

Posted on May 5, 2009

The latest research in neuroscience, social psychology, epidemiology, and genetics provides overwhelming support that moods so spread through social conditions. From Depression Is Contagious by Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D.