by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Apr 5, 2026 | Depression, Grief, Meaning, Mental Health, Personal Growth
I am seeing this an awful lot in my office lately. People feeling “lonely”, despite having a lot of friends, or perhaps even being married. When we think about loneliness, we often picture someone who is physically alone. Someone without relationships....
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Mar 30, 2026 | Anxiety, Depression, Logotherapy, Mental Health, Personal Growth
Have you ever noticed how quickly a few minutes of checking the news can turn into feeling overwhelmed? You might start with the intention of “just catching up.” But a few headlines later, your mood has shifted. Your body feels tense. Your mind is racing. And...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Mar 23, 2026 | Anxiety, Depression, Logotherapy, Meaning, Mental Health
Years ago, when I was an aspiring undergrad psychology student, my cousin bought me a VHS copy of Bill Murray’s “What About Bob” – yes, a VHS copy – for those of you who don’t know what that means, email me. I’ve watched it...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Mar 8, 2026 | Anxiety, Depression, Logotherapy, Meaning, Mental Health, Personal Growth
I am slightly embarrased to admit this… but, some mornings, I wake up and can’t decide what clothes to put on… Even after a few, or maybe several, cups of coffee and some meditation. And it’s not like i own that much clothing. And, to be...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Feb 22, 2026 | Anxiety, Depression, Logotherapy, Meaning
It’s Monday morning. You tell yourself you need to “get focused.”“Be disciplined.”“Try harder.” But what if motivation isn’t the real issue? What if the deeper problem is meaning? So often we assume that when our energy dips or our drive fades, something is wrong with...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Feb 15, 2026 | Anxiety, Depression, Logotherapy, Meaning, Mental Health, Personal Growth
I fell into a pretty deep dark hole a few weeks ago. I hinted at it here. I wrote about it, then shelved it, publishing something more “positive” for that Monday’s Mental Health and Meaning update. But then, this week, I saw a lot of my clients in...
