When it comes to diagnosing major depressive disorder (MDD) there is enormous influence from the social environment. This is my second assessment I did on a course from Coursera* which is about the social context of mental health. Depression, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), will be the secondary cause of global health burden by 2020. Depression is an … [Read more...]
How To Boost Your Mood
Depression is clinically categorised as a "mood disorder". The problem with most types of depression is chronic and persistent low mood, or with bipolar it sometimes combines feeling too low with feeling too high and elated. Feeling utterly flat, useless with no defined feelings is part of depression. When trying to describe it people use the terms like 'emptiness', … [Read more...]
Meditation, exercise and e-books: How Alexandra Beat Depression
Alexandra is author of 4 best-selling books, has developed a unique programme ‘The Beat Depression Programme’ and makes regular appearances on both radio and television. How I Beat Depression interviewed her about her own experiences with depression and methods for beating it. I understand you have battled depression and beaten it too. Can you please talk a little more … [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...]