On Saturday I participated in my first convention panel on Mental Health in Speculative fiction at Continuum 14. Contintuum focuses on science fiction and fantasy and is a convention that unites artists, writers, readers and fans of the genre. … [Read more...]
How switching off can help your mental health
I am writing this out of a twisted form of serendipity. My smartphone has a defective screen, a pink vertical line going down its right side. I needed to put the phone in a parcel and ship to back to the company for repair; as none of my older back up phoned hosts a micro sim, I am phoneless. Suddenly, my all-important digital girl Friday abandoned me. The omnipresent … [Read more...]
How The Bible Beats Depression
When we canvas our How I Beat Depression Facebook audience about what books help them the most with depression, the Bible comes up consistently. The wisdom of the Bible thoroughly pre-dates modern psychological concepts of treating and beating depression. The Bible's age is often cited by skeptics who struggle to believe that something so old could still retain relevance. … [Read more...]
When the hell is my depression going to end?
You've tried it all: various types of medications, counselors, psychologists and psychiatrists. You may have also spent a lot of money on relaxation methods like massages, chiropractors and physiotherapists. All of whom promised to improve your depression but provided short term and forgettable results. You might have bought books and CDs in an effort to get educated, … [Read more...]