Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is generally diagnosed after we experiences symptoms for at least one month following a traumatic...

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...

Looking forward to a Happy Christmas? Not if you’ve come from a dysfunctional family. Ever caught a re-run of Arrested Development? The...

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...

Do you remember the last family upset you had? Maybe you were the centre of it. Then again you may have been a bystander but still...

Depression is very misunderstood, especially by those who’ve never suffered. It’s so much more than simply being sad and unmotivated. 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...

It seems that you’re probably not depressed but you may be feeling a bit low. The good news is that, so does everyone else from time to...

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

Having a child who's depressed can be heartbreaking. Here's 10 tips to help get them, and you, through the toughest times. 1. Take a look...

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,...

Growing up in a household with parents who have some form of ‘mental illness’ produces children with lower self‐esteem, teens with...

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...