The term “high-functioning depression” refers to someone who, from the outside, seems to be anything but depressed, but underneath is masking symptoms like feeling guilty or worthless, and even having thoughts of self-harm or suicide.’ There are many forms of depression. Depression takes many forms and can range greatly in severeness. Some people will be […]

Social Distancing and Staying Mentally Healthy   At the beginning of lockdown, social isolation, restrictions on our activities, and limited contact with our friends due to Covid-19 were relatively bearable. Now, for many, after months of social distancing, it is not. Many people are beginning to experience a severe decline in their mental health during this […]

Online Therapy Can Help Coronavirus has affected us all in different ways. There are many worrying Covid-19 reports which seem to change every single day with different advice and recommendations, and for many of us, it can a daunting experience. Of course, this is an anxious time for everyone. Still, some people are more emotionally […]

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), or Seasonal Depression, is a type of depression that typically arises during the colder, darker autumn and winter months. It’s thought that this happens for a few  reasons: 1. There’s less daylight and therefore vitamin D, which can lead to your serotonin levels being affected. Serotonin […]

Everyone feels sad at times, but major depressive disorder and other forms of depression are more than just feeling down. Depression causes persistent, long-lasting symptoms that can make even the most simple activities extremely difficult to take on.  Keep in mind that depression is a condition that can only be properly diagnosed by a health […]