Melissa in the Morning: Empty Nest Syndrome

Determined family couple standing on rubber mats in national park and performing warrior asana pose. Aged man and woman showing strength and flexibility when practicing yoga.

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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