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Depression & Perfectionism

Gateway Foundation

Depression is a complex condition that can significantly impact how a person views themselves and society. While researchers haven’t found one particular cause of the condition, many studies reveal a strong connection between depression and perfectionism. How Perfectionism Leads to Depression. What Is Perfectionism?

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Simple Journaling Prompts for Depression | Anxiety

Social Work Haven

Do you have a way of coping with anxiety, stress, or depression? Do you use journaling prompts for depression or anxiety? The impact may be in the form of promoting damaging behaviours such as emotional eating, drug and alcohol misuse to cope with the negative emotions and psychological stress.

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3 Focused Steps to Find Emotional Calm during a Storm of Emotions

R.E.A.L. Social Workers

BACKGROUND Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a modality that I often use with my clients. In traditional CBT, we work together to identify thought patterns, and thought content that cause harm or distress. This is part of my Positive Psychology Toolbox. If you enjoy this post, please subscribe to the Stress Talk Newsletter.

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The Only Guide You Need to Become Your Own Therapist

Social Work Haven

Psychological therapies in the form of self-help can be done in your own time to help with problems such as anxiety, depression, and stress. It can be a useful way to start a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to see if it’s for you. Some people choose to challenge their psychological problems on their own.

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Simple Tips: Anger Management for Autistic Children

Social Work Haven

Social work aims to enhance the mental and emotional health of individuals and families by offering psychological services. Cognitive behavioral therapy: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of therapy that focuses on helping individuals identify and change negative patterns of thought and behavior. Kassinove, H.,

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Am I Going Through a Nervous Breakdown?

Beautiful Voyager

A nervous breakdown, also called mental breakdown, refers to the inability to perform functions of daily life due to intense psychological distress. In the past, mental health experts used many terms such as depression, anxiety, and acute stress disorder to refer to a nervous breakdown. Frequent thoughts of self-harm or suicide.

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Debunking Myths About PTSD

Gateway Foundation

Having depression, anxiety or any other mental health condition isn’t a weakness, so a person who develops PTSD isn’t weak for having a natural response to a life-altering experience. The imbalance of chemicals in the brain can create anxiety, depression, brain fog and difficulty keeping up with or completing basic tasks.

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