Depression Articles
Not having children due to a pointed choice is one thing. Not having children because it didn’t work out for you is quite another. The depression this can cause can often remain hidden and untreated. And it’s far from just a women’s issue. In a study at the UK’s Keele University it was found that 38% of...
You tell a colleague at work you are suffering from an anxiety disorder and they give you a blank stare then change the topic. Or you tell the person you’ve been dating lately (and really like) that you have had problems with depression in the past, and they respond by telling you to ‘be more...
Understanding the difference with depression vs sadness is actually very important. It means you don’t neglect a serious mental condition because you think it is ‘just a bad mood’. It also means, if you really are just sad, you don’t panic. So what is the difference between depression and sadness, and when is someone depressed enough...
‘Coping’ in psychology refers to thoughts and behaviours we use to navigate stressful experiences. We can cope in an active way, which means we try to find solutions that move us past the stress. Or we can choose to cope in a passive way, trying to escape or ignore the stress. Avoidance coping is this...
Daily distractions can be a bit of mindless fun. But they can also be a way to escape ourselves, and the results can be far from positive. Are you hiding behind a habit of distraction? Habits of Distraction – sound familiar? The following habits, if overused, can be an unconscious distraction or ‘escape’ from uncomfortable...
What are expectations? Our prediction of how we want things to go, expectations can seem harmless. But not always. Low expectations, for example, can mean you underachieve in life, or let others manipulate you. And what about high expectations? In a world focused on success and ambition, they can seem exemplary. But high expectations are often a...
Every two hours someone dies from suicide in the United Kingdom and more than 10 times as many people attempt it (according to the Mental Health Foundation). So why is it that suicide is still so misunderstood? Educate yourself by learning the following myths about suicide. [Or read our piece on How You Can Help Someone Considering...
Popular causes of depression you’ve likely heard about include anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, and childhood trauma. But what about guilt? Could it be a possible contributor or cause of your low moods? [Not sure if you are depressed? Read our comprehensive guide to depression]. What is guilt, really? Guilt is a feeling of embarrassment and...
As babies, we laugh even before we talk. But why do we laugh? And what affect does laughter have on our brains, and our mental and psychological health? Why you laugh The assumption might be that laughter is about things being funny. But only 10% of laughter is about jokes. Instead, laughter seems to be...
Most of us, barring a lucky few who drop off no matter what, tend to experience stress-induced sleeplessness at some point in our lives. But when do sleep problems go from a normal experience to a sign you should be concerned? [Not quite sure what a sleep problem is? Read our comprehensive Guide to Sleep Problems]....
