When the government announced lockdown measures, many people found that their lives were turned upside down overnight. Doing a day’s work in an office and maintaining a social life and leisure activities became out of bounds. One might compare aRead more
There is ample evidence that social contact with other people is good for our mental health. Human beings generally benefit from being in a close partnership, a member of a family group or otherwise socially connected, for example sharing aRead more
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
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
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
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