Depression

No matter who you are or where you live, you'd be hard-pressed not to hear people talking about how stressed or depressed they feel. But are these terms being used in the proper context?

Trauma and depression can walk hand-in-hand. Confronting the aftermath of trauma and the emergence of depressive symptoms is a complex ordeal. The process of overcoming trauma is inherently challenging and can have a prolonged impact on one's mental well-being, extending far beyond the immediate aftermath of the traumatic incident. Trauma takes on various forms, ranging...

Many people ask if burnout and depression are the same things. While they have several symptoms in common, there are some key differences, and being able to differentiate between them is very important as the two often get misdiagnosed. What is burnout? “Burnout” is a phrase that is commonly used in modern life, especially in...

Intermittent fasting (IF) is a technique that an increasing number of people are taking up. It basically involves adopting an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating. Most people will likely start IF in a bid to make a dietary change that has physical health benefits. These include losing weight and reducing...

Unfortunately, many people with depression often find that despite adhering to medications and therapy designed to treat depression, their depression symptoms do not improve.  In this case, an individual may get diagnosed with treatment-resistant depression, which is more common than most people think. Treatment-resistant depression Attending counselling or psychotherapy and taking a course of antidepressants...

Your brain is a complex matter yet it’s also quite a simple organ, in that it’s capable of reducing to ‘bare bones’ how we view and interpret events and relationships. This is known as cognitive bias and it’s our brain’s way of making sense of an information-laden world and reaching decisions with rapid speed. Everyone...

It’s perfectly natural to feel sad at certain times in your life. Sadness can be brought on by the loss of a loved one, a breakup, moving away from friends and family, struggling financially or working in a job you don’t enjoy. Sadness comes in waves and usually passes with time. However, if it does...

The simple definition of depression is a constant feeling of sadness and loss of interest which stops you from doing your normal activities. However, depression is no simple issue. There are different types of depression ranging from mild to chronic and debilitating. If you are concerned about someone in your life who is battling with...

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is a mental disorder affecting more than 264 million people worldwide. We are made to have all sorts of emotions ranging from joy to sadness. They are a completely natural part of life. There's a big difference between feeling a little sad and having depression.