If you're depressed, sometimes it feels like you're the only one going through it. Reading books about other peoples' experiences with depression is a fantastic way to know you're not alone, and get some good tips on dealing with depression. Back From the Brink is a well written book devoted to real-life recovery stories, as well as rigorously analysing the bulk of treatment … [Read more...]
How Frank Bruno Beats Depression
Frank Bruno is a respected and well-loved English boxer. He is a world champion who retired with a record of 40 wins and five losses. Bruno became WBC Champion in 1995 after defeating Oliver McCall. He is also well known for bouts against Mike Tyson, losing both those bouts. Frank Bruno retired in 1996 and began to spend his cash quite erratically, a classic symptom of … [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...]
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 Stephen Fry Beats Bipolar
Stephen Fry: Wordsmith, provocateur extraordinaire, stupendously intelligent, extraordinary wit, deliciously good author and person with bipolar. Stephen has cyclothymic disorder, a mild form of bipolar where a person has mood swings over a period of years that go from mild depression to euphoria and excitement. Fry affectiontally labelled his bipolar "bipolar lite". The … [Read more...]