Two years ago my wife and I made a decision to save a substantial amount and in lieu of a conventional mortgage down payment, opted for an action packed two year odyssey overseas. For me this was a bold decision. Prior to the epic journey my travels were safely contained within annual leave. I used go overseas with my mind half in the new place and half worrying about things … [Read more...]
The Absent Father and Depression
The painful and lasting effects of the absent father on mental health and addiction Often people who struggle with depression have an absent father in their lives. The absent father figure comes up frequently when we document recovery stories, some examples are: Carrie Fisher and Jason Robinson. When the father is absent the likelihood of substance use and depression is … [Read more...]
Stress and Depression: Interview with the Stress Therapist
Stress and depression always go together because going through depression is stressful. Often a stress overload is a precipitation cause in depression's development. Today we interview Adewale who runs a fantastic website called Stress Therapist which focuses on the treatment of stress and mental health issues, specifically depression and anxiety. He has a wealth of insight and … [Read more...]
Psychotherapy on the Phone can Beat Depression
Psychotherapy sessions can be much more widely used by depressed populations if they are delivered over the phone according to new research. The key points arising from this findings are: Psychotherapy is preferred over anti-depressant medication by depressed patients Patients are more likely to stick with the therapy if it is delivered by phone, more people dropped … [Read more...]
How Winston Churchill Beat Depression
Winston Church and Abraham Lincoln are the two most significant political leaders to battle depression. Winston Churchill navigated his country though a radical period of change and was Prime Minister of England during World War II. Churchill had a very distant relationship with this father. Often people with depression don't have a close relationship with their father, … [Read more...]