Depression can affect people of all ages, including children and teenagers. Although it is natural for young people to feel sad, depression is a debilitating
Those affected by trauma can sometimes appear to make strange or adverse decisions. Some may change their hair dramatically, whilst others may quit a job
Our social relationships play a huge role in our mental health, physical health, and mortality risk. As human beings, we have evolved to thrive in
The Fight and Flight response is part of our everyday understanding of our reaction to threat. However, even though common amongst our vocabulary, it is
When we feel emotionally overwhelmed, we feel completely consumed by our emotional state. All of us may feel emotionally overwhelmed at some point in our
Psychoeducation can be an important and effective tool for healing from trauma. With accurate information and education, survivors of trauma are given the opportunity to
Boredom: An unpleasant, transient affective state in which the individual feels a pervasive lack of interest.[1] The state of boredom itself is often considered to
The benefits of gratitude As individuals and families across the country begin to acclimatise to the newly imposed restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) is a psychological condition founded by Hans Selye as a way of explaining the disintegrative effect of stress over time without