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Building Strong Connections and Seeking Counselling for a Healthier You According to one recent study by Massachusetts General Hospital, “social connection [is] the strongest protective factor for depression.” Depression is a mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. And although there is no one-size-fits-all solution to overcoming depression, studies have shown that human…

When most people think about psychology, they imagine sitting on a therapist’s couch and talking about their feelings. And whilst talking therapy is a very important part of psychology, there is a lot more to it. In this article, we take a look at 5 things you didn’t know about psychology and outline why it…

We all know that money doesn’t buy happiness. But do we all actually believe that? Or do many of us think that we would be the exception to this rule – that if we were to win the lottery or get that high-paying job, we’d be much, much happier? When it comes to the question…

Studies show that optimistic people have better overall well-being than pessimists. Research also shows that optimists respond better to depression treatment than others. Then you’ve got popular terms like PMA (positive mental attitude) and ‘good vibes only’. Optimism does seem like the solution for feeling low. But is it true – can you beat depression…

Don’t believe everything you see on the internet – that’s something we are all aware of, even though it’s getting harder and harder to tell the difference between genuine content and misinformation. It’s generally understood that the younger generations – the ‘digital natives’ – are better at telling myth from fact when online, but that’s…

According to new research, living alone can increase a person’s risk of developing depression. During the pandemic, many people found themselves isolated and, as the data shows, rates of depression skyrocketed. But does living alone predispose you to depression? And if living alone isn’t a choice but more a necessity, what can you do to…

No matter how old you are, what the season is, or what you want to change, it’s never too late to add some healthy habits to your life. Most of us like to use the transition into a new year for resetting our goals and taking some time to be intentional about the year ahead.…

Welcome back to our two-part blog series on the Stutz tools from Jonah Hill’s new documentary. In our last blog, we covered a little about Phil Stutz and his approach to helping his clients (including famed actor and director, Jonah Hill) with their mental health. From depression to anxiety, low self-esteem, and more, Phil Stutz…

You’ve probably heard about the new Netflix documentary Stutz, by actor and director, Jonah Hill. The film has been receiving rave reviews from critics and, even more interestingly, from those who’ve suffered from depression and anxiety or other mental health concerns. Could Phil Stutz’s unique ‘tools’ be the key to overcoming your own mental health…

Making the decision to start seeing a therapist – be it a counsellor or psychologist – can hold many people back from undertaking treatment for their depression or anxiety. If you’re someone who experiences depression and/or anxiety, you’ll know all too well how difficult it can be to reach out. Thankfully, there are some things…

In our latest series of blog articles, we’ve been discussing different types of therapy and how they can help you. In today’s article, we’re tackling Humanistic Therapy. Rather than an entirely different therapy, Humanistic Therapy is an approach to counselling that differs in some important ways to other therapies that you may have heard about.…

There are many different approaches to treating depression. Ask most doctors and they’ll tell you about all the different kinds of drugs you can try. But for many people, using medication to treat depression is not an option. Perhaps you’ve tried medication for depression before and found it ineffective, or you found that the side…