This week saw the publication of an important paper by Professor of Psychiatry Dr Joanna Moncrieff and her colleagues. The conclusions of the paper were as follows; that approximately 80% of the British public believe that depression is due toRead more
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My vision for the future treatment of depression
The world has seen a pandemic of depression long before the Covid-19 pandemic. Depression is the second largest cause of disability worldwide after ischaemic heart disease. It results in a high number of lost working days and reduced GDP inRead more
How to emerge from lockdown relatively unscathed
In March 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic had hit the nation and for the first time the United Kingdom was plunged into lockdown. We were all advised to “stay at home” and “save lives”. The majority of people entered a “strangeRead more
Yes, I want help, but I keep putting it off…
There may be a number of reasons why you don’t seek help when you should. You may find that your motivation is lacking and even something as simple as making a phone call can feel too difficult to do. DoRead more
The first steps are the bravest ones
If you manage to take the first step, although your underlying condition has not changed, you will feel slightly better as you have taken control of your mental health condition and you are no longer alone in dealing with it.Read more
Treating Anxiety
A feeling of anxiety is something that we are all familiar with. It can lead to worry, rumination, fear, dread, as well as physical symptoms such as shaking, sweating and palpitations. Most feelings of anxiety are normal and are thereRead more
Relief from Depression
Depression is a very common condition affecting individuals of both sexes and from every walk of life. It is a condition that should be taken very seriously as it causes a high level of distress and disability. In some cases,Read more