Psychological Therapy is More Important Than You Think

There’s a deep connection between stress and depression but the connection is complex. Individuals who experience stress very often lead unhealthy lives – they neglect their health and resort to unhealthy practices like smoking, drinking, substance abuse and do not indulge in exercise. This is one of the reasons why depression therapy also accommodates stress management. Stress and activities that follow may lead to problematic behavioral patterns that ultimately lead to chronic stress and puts an individual at a risk of major depression.  The brain is complicated and interestingly, the changes that occur in the brain during an episode of depression majorly resemble what happens in the brain when it has suffered prolonged and severe levels of stress.  How can one build resilience towards depression and stress? Apart from stress management therapy and depression therapy, there are many other ways to guard yourself against depression and therapy. Building resili...

Attending group therapy at first can be very intimidating and challenging – especially for somebody who is undergoing mental health problems and is anyway embarrassed of their condition and doesn't want to be the centre of attention. Here are some group therapy activities that a therapist uses during group therapy which are simple and very effective. Reading about these might ease your experience as you may anticipate what is coming and it may relax you in, or it may help you ease somebody’s else's anxiety who you know is attending group therapy.  1.      The therapist might ask you what causes you to abuse substances. They may try to do this to understand your triggers. They may also ask you what kind of coping strategies you use to beat these triggers and what you are hoping to achieve through group therapy .  2.     The therapist may try to understand if certain words, phrases or parts of language influence your thoughts and are ass...

Many families nowadays experience various fallouts owing to complex psyches of family members and psychological issues that may draw a wedge in their lives. The worst situation is the separation or divorce of parents and its effects on the family as a unit, especially children of the parents. This is when a family therapist comes into play. A family therapist helps a family resolve their issues and conflicts and teaches them various techniques to improve the relationship between each member. Here are a few techniques a therapist may use: Communication - The most important factor that shapes the relationships between family members is how they communicate with one another. It’s important for a family therapist to teach members how to listen to each other and express themselves effectively so that there are no miscommunications as well as to ensure that they understand each other perfectly.  Reframing - Reframing is essentially turning negative behaviors into pos...

Depression is a very common mental health condition and is suffered by millions of individuals worldwide. The most common treatment for depression is depression therapy given by a mental health professional, most commonly a clinical psychologist. The diagnosis of depression can be made on the basis of: A physical examination about the individual's health and if the mental health concern is linked to an underlying physical health condition.  Blood tests to ensure that the person’s thyroid isn’t malfunctioning. A detailed and in-depth psychological/psychiatric evaluation to understand the person’s symptoms, thoughts feelings and behaviors. The diagnosis can be made based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM 5) if the symptoms fulfill the criteria for depression.    The many types of depression: The symptoms that a person exhibits that are caused by depression differ from person to person....

Stress management therapy can keep your mental health in check and keep you physically and mindfully well. If we take care of our stressors and proactively try to avoid or deal with stressors, then we automatically reduce their impact on our life. Engaging regularly in stress management therapy can minimize your chances of being overwhelmed by daily life stressors and prevent you from feeling depressed, anxious or panicked.  Here are five therapist approved ways of de-stressing easily: 1.      Journaling - Almost every mental health therapist suggests this method of dealing with stress. Journaling encompasses writing down your thoughts, feelings, emotions and experiences which serves as a powerful tool to bring into existence your thoughts and concerns. This practice helps you gain a greater sense of control over your thoughts as well as gain insight into your emotional space.  2.      Chill with Nature - Nature ...