Standing on the side lines when our partner is battling depression can seem like a helpless, even hopeless, experience. We can feel...

Are you fed up of suffering with emotional pain? Do you wonder why you still hurt so much and can’t control it? Part of being human is to...

You know the saying: "You are your own worst enemy." The internal war is a form of self-sabotage that unfortunately so many of us are...

We live in world where what we have, who we know and how others perceive us is supposed to bring us great success. Consequently cultural...

In our most depressed state of being we can experience thoughts of suicide. We may feel ravaged by the world and think that the only way...

There are 3 rules and 5 roles that make up the results of an archetypal dysfunctional family. These rules and roles are the key drivers...

Self harm is a small part of a bigger problem. And it’s thoroughly misunderstood. People who self harm do it partly to try and fix the...

What Is a Dysfunctional Family? As children of dysfunctional families we thought our life was terrible and that we’d had the worst...

This article is a follow up to the depression test you can take here: Depression Test Severe Depression I’m so glad you submitted your...

This article is a follow up to the depression test you can take here: Depression Test Moderate Depression I’m so glad you submitted your...

Mild Depression Do you suffer from mild depression? The good news is that, so do many people from time to time. I’m always relieved when...

Depression is so common that it’s sometimes referred to ‘the common cold’ of mental health. Unlike a common cold, suffering from...

On the on hand we need friends to help us through the dark days when the only relief from the depression is the thought of ending it all....

We’ve all had those days when depression keeps us firmly stuck in bed. We know all the things we ‘should’ do to feel better but,...

Is there any connection between social anxiety and low self esteem? If so, what? You may be forgiven for thinking that there’s no...

Men Don’t Have It Easy I was at dinner at a friend’s recently. Sat around the bbq, a couple of my men friends were talking about work....

Take The Day Off However deep or light our depression is, a day off is good for all of us. Even if we think that this applies to everyone...

If you suffer from depression and you take the decision to get some help, it can be confusing as to which doctor you should see. Should...

Managing Severe Monthly Depression Problems Every woman knows what it feels like to suffer from the monthly blues. But for some women,...

There’s much controversy about the origins of depression and there’s no simple answer to this question. The experts tell us that...