Depression is a common condition that will affect one in three people at some time in their life. It is a complicated illness with many different symptoms and causes. Changes in eating habits and sleeping patterns and overwhelming feelings of despair are…..
- Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression
- Postnatal Depression
- Seasonal Effective Disorder
- Abortion is the medical process of ending a pregnancy so that it does not result in the birth of a child.
- Emotional Abuse, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse etc.. are causes of depression.
- Addictions can allow people a temporary escape from their problems, and can develop from many activities; alcohol, drugs, eating, gambling, shopping, sex and use of the internet.
- Anger is a basic emotion which has allowed us to survive as a species. When a baby screams because it is hungry, too hot or too cold, it is displaying its raw anger.
- Anxiety is a simplistic blanket term which covers a wide range of problems from the temporary effects of stress to panic attacks, compulsions, phobias or debilitating nervous illness previously known as ‘nervous breakdown’.
- Bullying has three main features; deliberate aggression, unequal power and pain or distress. It usually involves repetitive intimidation by a person in a more powerful position to cause distress.
- Financial problems often cause stress, anxiety and depression, and when these problems become severe it’s natural for the individual to feel that debt is taking over their life.
- Domestic violence, or domestic abuse, is a pattern of abusive behaviour by one or both people in a relationship. It can be any form of close relationship, such as marriage, family, friends or cohabitants.
- Eating disorders are extremely common, however can be serious and even life threatening if not treated appropriately. Millions of people are affected by eating disorders every year and unfortunately thousands of sufferers die.
- Self-confidence is about trusting your own judgement and feeling comfortable with your abilities and powers. It is the means to realise your full potential and be the person you want to be. Self-confidence allows you to feel secure in the world.
