Can You Be Depressed Without Knowing It?
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Public awareness about the symptoms of depression is quite high, and as psychotherapists and counsellors, we spend a lot of time working with people with depression, so we know quite…
Depression
Blue Christmas? How To Cope With Depression During The Festive Season
For many, depression is a daily struggle so it stands to reason that you might have to cope with depression on Christmas Day. Added to that, even though it’s a…
What To Do If You Have Suicidal Feelings
Suicidal feelings are more common than anyone would like to think, and as World Suicidal Awareness Day approaches (on Sunday September 10) here is our guide to suicidal thoughts and…
Can Finding A Sense Of Purpose Ease Your Depression?
One of the most difficult aspects of depression is the feeling that life isn’t worth living. That sense of hopelessness and helplessness can be debilitating and soul destroying. The future…
How To Support Someone With Suicidal Thoughts
It is International Men’s Health Week and, although fewer men are diagnosed with depression than women, 75% of the suicides in Britain are committed by men. Suicide in the whole…
The Lasting Effects of Loss
Bereavement is very common. Sooner or later, we will all encounter the death of a loved one, but its universality does not make it less of a shock or any…
How To Support Someone With Bipolar Disorder
World Bipolar Day is celebrated on 30th March each year, the birthday of artist Vincent Van Gogh, who was diagnosed as having bipolar after he died. Yet, if you have…
Have a Hope
Now we are in the month of March, winter is officially over and spring has started springing… traditionally all these new buds and baby lambs presage a time of new…
Six Signs Your Low Mood May Be Turning Into Depression
We can all feel low from time to time, as the pressures of daily life take their toll on our mood. But how can you tell if your persistent low…
How to take care of your children’s mental health
The mental health of children and teenagers is in the spotlight more than ever before. In recent weeks we have heard some concerning stories in the media about children and…