We all face difficult times in life whereby we may feel very sad (i.e. after the passing of someone we love) or flat (i.e. after having a great idea rejected by our manager at work). However, different to these normal situations, after which these feelings fade away, depression is characterised… Read more »

Depression (i.e. feeling intensely flat and sad) can significantly impact a person’s ability to go about and enjoy their day-to-day life. A person who is depressed may be experiencing a number of different signs and symptoms of depression. A depressed individual may feel very miserable more often than not, in… Read more »

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), otherwise referred to as seasonal depression, is a form of depression which is linked to changes in seasons. Symptoms become apparent at and disappear at approximately the same times each year. In order for a GP or other medical professional to diagnose an individual with seasonal… Read more »

When a person is subject to stress over a lengthy amount of time, it may lead to physical, mental and emotional exhaustion. This situation is referred to as burnout. Burnout can lead to decreased life satisfaction, as a person may feel unable to achieve their day-to-day obligations or enjoy different… Read more »

We all feel particularly frustrated and annoyed from time to time. Anger is a normal human emotion and one which we can expect to experience on the odd occasion. In some instances, feeling angry is an instinctive response and it can be both healthy and functional. This type of anger… Read more »