How the Logic of Depression Gets You
The thoughts and language we use are a major contributor to our experience and how we feel. A closer look at the sort of things we say when we feel depressed makes this clear.
Developing a Growth Mindset is Possible, and a Wise Choice
Carol Dweck researches 'growth mindset' — the idea that we can grow our brain's capacity to learn and to solve problems. This video explains.
How Do You Protect Your Mental Wellbeing?
How well do you understand how to protect your mental health? These are trying times, unless you take positive action to take care of your emotional and psychological wellbeing, you could be at risk.
Recognising and Defeating Rumination and Overthinking
Rumination, or overthinking, can blight your life. It is linked to depression, anxiety and OCD. Breaking free of the habit of repetitively scrolling through a cycle of negative thoughts is a challenge, but it can be done.
Creating a Positive Mental Wellbeing Culture in the Workplace
Organisations play a vitally important role in encouraging a positive mental wellbeing culture in the workplace. Here are several key strategies that employers can implement.
Why Consider Brief Therapy for Depression
Most depressions can be cured or substantially alleviated yet we still pretend that they can't. Hand-wringing and attempts at sympathy don't help, enlightenment and common understanding will. Treatment guidelines are explicit, brief problem-solving talk-therapy is a proven treatment. We should be accepting and treating depression as the common ailment it is, not shrouding it in mystery and pretending that we don't know what to do about it.
“Do you think that people with mental illnesses are able to cope with life properly?”
In a recent email I was asked "Do you think that people with mental illnesses are able to cope with life properly?" Here's my reply.
DIY Therapy – Be Your Own Expert
DIY Therapy is not a miracle, but the effects could be miraculous. If we could embrace a few simple ideas it would enable us to have more control over our mental health and wellbeing and to reduce the pressure on our over-stretch medical services.
Why Choose Solution Focused Therapy?
Brief therapy is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on achieving quick and effective results within a limited time frame. It is less time-consuming and so less costly than longer term than more traditional approaches.
Pause for Thought and Take Control of Your Life
Take five two-minute focusing breaks a day and you can stay connected with yourself.
