The Double-Edged Sword : Should your therapist suffer from anxiety? When seeking help for your anxiety, finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. Can a therapist who personally battles anxiety offer deeper empathy and understanding, or does their struggle potentially hinder your healing process? Ideally, you want someone who understands your struggles, but you also […]
The festive holidays will soon be upon us and this period is almost always among the top 20 most stressful events of life – sometimes as high as fifth or sixth. Other events are infrequent (deaths, marriage, divorce and even house moves), but Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, Las posadas and even New Year stress […]
Like depression, anxiety can be an overrated mental health issue. We all suffer from anxiety sometimes but how do we know when it’s time to seek help? What are the real symptoms of anxiety? And what are its causes? Anxiety is the most common mental health condition among many developed nations, such as Australia, the […]
With all the media buzz about depression, this once unrecognised disorder is now being the centre of attention of many people, from experts to ordinary individuals. Nonetheless, there is still a continuing stigma, which discourages depression patients from seeking the help they need. Worse, too many people remain undiagnosed because even they themselves, are not […]
Anxiety and depression are two of the most prevalent mental health problems these days. They are often a reaction to life’s difficult events and traumatic experiences. And when left ignored, anxiety and depression can affect our work, relationship, and all aspects of our life. Good thing, there are several treatment options for these two mental […]
