With the increasing numbers of people being diagnosed with depression, it is important to learn how to take care of ourselves both physically and mentally. Therefore, here are some simple steps we can all do to elevate our mood and to help us get through tough times. Self Care Tips For When You Are Feeling … Continue reading Self Care During Depression And When To Seek For Help
While many people are starting to understand what depression actually is, some are still unaware that there are several different types of it. In my pursuit of raising awareness of this serious illness, I have compiled a list of the various types and how they differ from one another. Major Depressive Disorder Major Depressive Disorder … Continue reading The Different Types Of Depression
As more people start to learn and be aware about what depression really is, it is also important to be aware of some myths that may seem true. Here's a list I prepared of some common misconceptions on depression that people may have. Anti-depressants cure depression Anti-depressants are not a cure for depression, it is … Continue reading Common Misconceptions On Depression
What Actually is Depression? People use the term “depression” liberally when expressing sadness. But what actually is depression and is there a difference between the two? Depression is a serious and complex mood disorder that can affect a person’s daily routine. Unlike sadness, it is not just an emotion that we feel when something tragic … Continue reading What Actually Is Depression And What Are The Signs?
#COVID19 is the latest in a new source of anxiety we are seeing in mental health. Look at other recent events: the America-China trade wars, fires raging in the Amazon and Australia, climate change and waste management. There is a very real existential fear of “What is going to happen to all of us?” or … Continue reading The Existential Anxiety of Global Issues
Counsellors are afraid to admit this, but the precious sanctity of face-to-face counselling is slowly dissolving. The four walls of confidentiality has always made for a very literal safe house where clients can escape and be who they really are. As counsellors, we are taught to make this a place of healing not only through … Continue reading The Future of Psychotherapy
Wanted to share about a book that I grabbed recently about men's issues. To those who have been following me on Instagram and other social media, its a topic that's close to heart. And I particularly enjoyed this book. It's got a good mix of theory and experiences. Very enlightening. Robyn Vicekers-Willis is a practicing … Continue reading Book Review: Men Navigating Midlife
Photo by energepic.com on Pexels.com “To be the best, whether in sports or business or any other aspect of life, it’s never enough to just get to the top; you have to stay there, and then you have to climb higher.” - Tim Grover Success is a combination of talent and hard work (some will … Continue reading Developing Mental Resilience at Work
Self-care isn’t just a much needed cup of coffee or an impromptu vacay. And it doesn’t help that there isn’t a textbook on self-care either. Perhaps its because self-care is so individual and personal. It IS about yourself after all. But here are some areas that you might want to consider putting into your arsenal … Continue reading Seven Types of Self-Care For The Adulting Millennial
