Most of you will have heard of Movember... in case you are one of the few who haven't it is a charitable event that happens annually where men grow moustaches to raise money for good causes linked to mens' health. Initially aimed at raising funds and awareness of prostrate cancer the charity foundation has branchedContinue reading "#depression – In the news – Movember is nearly here!"
#Depression – Desiderata by Max Ehrmann (1920)
Inspiration comes in many different forms... here the 1920 poem by Max Ehrmann brings a glimpse of hope. A little like the poem 'If' by Kipling. I totally agree with the last two lines. Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence... As far as possible, without surrender,Continue reading "#Depression – Desiderata by Max Ehrmann (1920)"
In the news – England’s mental health crisis: Shocking figures reveal the number people being sectioned has risen by 10% in just a YEAR
The epic scale of mental health problems in England was laid bare today as shocking new figures revealed the number of people being sectioned has risen by 10 per cent in the last year alone. Mental health charities have slammed the soaring number of patients being detained under the Mental Health Act as a 'nationalContinue reading "In the news – England’s mental health crisis: Shocking figures reveal the number people being sectioned has risen by 10% in just a YEAR "
Citalopram – weening off anti-depressants .. My experience part two
So it is a few days later since my last post. Time for an update.. If you read the last update you will know that I had a blip. A bad few days as the effects of citalopram wore off and I seemed to face a few challenges that when coupled together looked a lotContinue reading "Citalopram – weening off anti-depressants .. My experience part two"
In the news – What the music you listen to could say about your mental health
The study has revealed that those who frequently listen to sad or aggressive music may experience higher anxiety The music people listen to could give a clue as to their mental health. Researchers tested the neural activity of participants as they tuned in to happy, sad or fearful sounding music. After recording the results, theContinue reading "In the news – What the music you listen to could say about your mental health"
Citalopram – weening off anti-depressants .. My experience part one
As I go through the transition of weening myself off Citalopram I thought it might be useful to keep a bit of a diary.. So, I went to see my doctor a week or so ago to discuss coming off the antidepressant I have been on for the last seven or so months. We hadContinue reading "Citalopram – weening off anti-depressants .. My experience part one"
Reworking Joseph 