Depression Articles
by Andrea M. Darcy Feeling useless can feel even worse than feeling hopeless. Hopelessness means things feel beyond our control, but uselessness has us pointing the finger directly at ourselves. We deem ourselves as not good enough to have any effect at all… and it’s a dangerous game for our psychological and emotional wellbeing. Why...
by Jaffor Bhuiya Sadness, hopelessness, irritability, a loss of interest and focus in the activities you enjoy most… we all know the basic symptoms of depression by now. But can depression make you sick? Yes. In fact it’s connected to a host of physical symptoms. This might explain why, according to the Mental Health Foundation,...
by Andrea Blundell We live in a time when transgender issues are now making the mainstream news. But somehow myths about transgender mental illness still persist. Transgender mental illness is NOT a thing Mental health is a serious issue in the trans community, but being trans is NOT correlated to mental illness. “Gender non-conformity is...
by Claudia Cole Sometimes feel bad about your body? Or struggle with negative thoughts about your appearance? But know that Instagram and TikTok aren’t ‘real’ and tell yourself you know better than to let social media and body image be a thing for you? It could be affecting your mental health more than you think....
by Andrea Blundell Sleeplessness can become a lifestyle. It slowly changes our ability to cope. If it goes on long enough, even our personality can start to feel different. And for those who truly suffer, insomnia cures can feel an endless letdown. Why don’t they work for some of us? Insomnia cures for the masses...
by Andrea Blundell The Mental Health Foundation in the UK reports that one in five women suffer from a common mental health problem such as depression, anxiety, or self- harm. But only one in eight men do. When it comes to women and mental health, why are we more at risk? The extra stressors women...
by Claudia Cole Like many soon-to-be students, I couldn’t wait to start university and relish in my first taste of freedom. I was told to expect the best years of my life, that I would make unforgettable memories and lifelong friendships. Nowhere had anyone bought up mental health at university. The university dream vs reality...
Heard of expressive arts therapy? But assumed it couldn’t be a serious form of psychotherapy? Think again. It’s a recognised and recommended intervention that requires no previous experience with creativity or art, and is suitable for all ages. What is expressive arts therapy? Expressive arts therapy uses creativity to treat mental health issues, emotional problems,...
by Claudia Cole Social media has become an essential part of modern life, allowing us to keep in touch with the ones we love, discover new connections, and build a sense of community across the globe. But we all know that it isn’t without its downsides. According to The Royal Society for Public Health, rates...
You are ‘fine’. True, you have stopped caring about things, the future seems hazy, and you probably have mild depression. But it’s no big deal. Or… is it? What is mild depression? Mild depression means you have the signs of depression, but still manage to keep up your daily routine, for the most part. So...
Andrea M. Darcy
May 17, 2022
Anxiety & stress, Counselling, Depression, Self Esteem
