Firstly, we will look at the most important actions you can take to get rid of depression. Then I will discuss one of my favourite topics, mindfulness, and how practicing mindfulness can help treat depression. 1. Psychotherapy: Engaging in talk therapy, such as...

Depression and sadness are related emotional experiences but differ in several important ways. It's essential to understand these differences to recognize when someone may need professional help for depression or when they are experiencing a normal, albeit...

I have a couple more hours on the road with my recent work schedule change. Listening to audiobooks was the best use of this time. My current book is “The Coddling of the American Mind” by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt. I was instantaneously hooked, as I agree...

When we have experienced trauma, it can lead to the formation of complexes. Many Jungian analysts and scholars argue that the discovery of complexes was Jung’s most important contribution to psychology. A complex is a form of energy, and we are not aware of it...

After so many years in private practice, I am still surprised by how often I have to convince a patient to take an antidepressant. After all, antidepressants can save lives! Here is a list of why people are sceptical and even scared of antidepressants: • Stigma:...

Sleeping pills: the good, the bad, and the ugly Sleeping pills, also known as hypnotics or sedatives, are medications used to treat insomnia and other sleep disorders. Insomnia often accompanies depression. It is important to help patients sleep well in order to...

Self-harm is a common problem. There are many ways in which people can hurt themselves, including self-destructive behaviours such as lying, stealing, or watching pornography. Healthcare providers are often faced with teenagers or adults who self-harmed, and what...

Patients often ask for a prescription to help them loose weight. Psychiatric medications also are often to blame for weight gain. I have found this advice from the NHS’ (UK) website. There are other medications available for weight loss, but I agree with the NHS...

CREDITSPsychCentralBy Marissa Moore If you’re wondering whether your therapist is working for you, you can check out these tips to see if they’re the right fit. Solid therapists practice with their clients’ best interests in mind. If you’re in therapy, you might...

Please read this short article if you have a medical aid. According to Law, all medical aids MUST pay for certain benefits for specific conditions. This applies to medical conditions as well as psychiatric conditions. I have (almost) never seen a patient who is...