Self-care is a term that has become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. The demands of everyday life can be overwhelming, leaving little time for rest. However, self-care is an …
Emotional pain: why do we have it?
Given the option, most of us would generally prefer not to feel pain. That is the way it is meant to be. When we are functioning well, we experience a flow of emotion within a tolerable range and …
Therapy vs the Quick Fix
Depression and anxiety are the most common forms of mental distress in the UK. Because these conditions impact so much on the lives of sufferers and their families, it is understandable that many …
Books on Prescription
People in England with mild to moderate mental health concerns, including panic attacks, anxiety and depression, are to be prescribed self-help books which they can borrow from their local library. …
Is your mind doing overtime? Here’s how to turn the volume down.
If you struggle with anxiety and/or depression, you are probably finding it difficult to get out of your head. You analyse relationships, replay the events of the day and beat yourself up about what …
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Postnatal depression in men?
This morning I had the misfortune of stumbling upon an article in the Guardian, entitled "Postnatally depressed dads? - Give me a break". The purpose of the article, written by Barbara Ellen, was, I …
