We can never talk too much about depression. One in every five people will experience depression- that could be you, it could be your partner, child or parent, and it could be a colleague at work. 1 …
10 ways to overcome winter-based depression
Do you have the ‘winter blues’? It’s around this time every year that a lot of people start feeling lethargic, isolated and depressed. We tend to blame ourselves for feeling off; assuming that we must …
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World Mental Health Day: Three ways to support someone with mental illness
This article is adapted from the opinion piece ‘Addressing the Whole Person’ written by Jessica Morris for The Salvation Army’s Others magazine. It’s been 15 years since I was diagnosed with …
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Six Strategies to Reduce Anxiety and Depression
People going through a tough patch in life understand the hazards of anxiety and depression. A person going through a depression will ultimately be more anxious about a situation, and this anxiety …
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3 mental health issues we experience in old-age
Mental health issues are very common in seniors as they transition to retirement, some living in Alzheimer's assisted living facilities or other senior housing centers. Just as with any major life …
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10 ways to deal with Seasonal Affective Disorder
Do you have the ‘winter blues’? It’s around this time every year that a lot of people start feeling lethargic, isolated and depressed. We tend to blame ourselves for feeling off colour; assuming that …
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