Melissa in the Morning: Empty Nest Syndrome

Empty Nesting is not simply a “phase of life.” Empty Nesting Syndrome is a medical issue typically detected after children move out of the house. But what many don’t realize is you don’t have to be a parent to struggle with this. And according to national statistics, the prevalence of depression among empty nesters was 43% in 2023 data. How do we recognize the signs for ENS and how do we prepare for it before depression sets in? We got advice from counselor, Julius Dudics.

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