Depression symptoms are not just feeling sad or having a bad day. Depression is a common mental health condition which negatively influences the way someone thinks, feels and performs in daily life. Common symptoms include sadness, loss of interest in activities, trouble sleeping and eating, chronic fatigue, trouble focusing, thoughts of worthlessness and, in some […]
Signs you need therapy include ongoing sadness, anxiety, overwhelming stress, difficulty managing emotions, relationship conflicts, trauma, or changes in your daily functioning. Talking to a licensed therapist can provide you with evidence-based treatment and help you better understand what is causing your difficulties, as well as how you can cope with them in healthier ways. […]
Trauma therapy refers to a specialized approach in mental health care aimed at resolving traumatic and distressing experiences. It is a therapy that concentrates on minimising the emotional, psychological and physical impact of trauma and assists individuals to restore a sense of safety, function in their everyday lives and develop more healthy coping patterns. Evidence-based […]
Anxiety disorders are mental health disorders in which anxiety or fear, worry or concern, are persistent and not easily controlled and interfere with daily living. Unlike everyday stress, anxiety disorders continue even when there is little or no real danger. The five main disorders are: Most people can be treated successfully and lead a normal […]
The main difference between bipolar 1 and bipolar 2 is the type and severity of mood episodes. Bipolar 1 disorder is characterized by at least one full manic episode (of at least 7 days or hospitalizing duration). Bipolar 2 disorder consists of a hypomanic episode combined with at least one major depression episode. Both conditions […]
A cancer therapist is a licensed mental health provider who has completed training in the psychological effects of cancer. They provide emotional support for patients, survivors and caregivers through a variety of emotions that come with the diagnosis, such as anxiety, depression, fear of recurrence, grief, identity loss and relationship strain. Cancer affects more than […]