Supporting a friend with Depression – Part 2 of 2
In part 1 of this blog we explored some tips for helping a friend with depression. In this…
Supporting a friend with Depression – Part 1 of 2
When a family member, partner or friend suffers from depression or any other mental health difficulty, your support…
End of year reflection..
As I reflect on my own journey throughout the year, this year had many ups and downs. I…
Happiness – Part 2 of 2
In fact, defining happiness has always been hard and has eluded many. The definition I like most is…
Happiness – Part 1 of 2
Oxytocin is one of the 4 main culprits we think are associated with the distinct emotion of happiness….
The Wounded Healer Part 2/2
Literature highlights various ways of aiding nurses to cope effectively with the grief. I will go briskly over…
The Wounded Healer Part 1/ 2
Today, I will be talking about grief but from a different perspective. Grief has been mostly studied through…
When you feel depressed during Christmas time 2/2
According to a survey by the American Psychological Association (APA), almost half of all women (44 percent) and a third…
When you feel depressed during Christmas time 1/2
For many people, “the most wonderful time of the year” is actually really difficult. Christmas comes with high…
Loneliness in the festive season
Tis the season to be jolly… but is everyone this jolly or happy during the holidays? There’s many…
It will be lonely this Christmas…
It’s the season to be jolly…but is it really a ‘jolly’ season for everyone? During festive celebrations, Christmas…
The festive season and feeling overwhelmed…
December can be a difficult month for many. There are presents to buy, food to prepare, family and…