Mandy Kloppers – Psychologist (CBT) – Global Online Therapy
Depression, also known as major depressive disorder, is a mental illness characterized by extreme sadness, irritability, brain fog, and loss of interest in formerly pleasurable activities. There are many symptoms of depression, many of which arise in young adults in their twenties and thirties. The average age for developing depression is in the mid-20s. Although it can be hard to …
Not every sorrow in your mind is similar to depression. Depression is a much deeper problem that seems inevitable when you come across it. It drains your mind and body, leaving a void and emptiness in you. You feel tired, helpless, and demotivated without being able to find any solution. While depression seems uncontrollable, you can actually control it by …
Bernadette Erb remembers vividly the first time she was abused. She was 2 1/2 years old; she didn’t understand why. Later, she was sexually abused on three occasions but for fear of recrimination, she stayed silent. These scars of abuse followed her as she struggled to live her life. As she grew older, she found her courage and at the …
Mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety, are common in adults. In the U.S., Major Depressive Disorder affects over 16.1 million adults each year. Meanwhile, anxiety disorders affect 40 million adults every year. While standard methods, such as medication and talk therapy, are used to treat these disorders, many overlook another option. One that is effective, frugal and least disruptive …
Millennials and Gen Z are struggling more than the generations before them. Many studies have shown that younger people are experiencing mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Unfortunately, the rates of mental health disorders keep rising. A Blue Cross Blue Shield report shows a 12% increase in depression in Millennials. This generation is also twice as likely to have …
Although some interesting findings have been made about the dreams of people with severe depression, there has been no comprehensive study of their dreams. Some individuals are more likely to suffer nightmares than others. Some people experience strange dreams that don’t make sense to them. Other individuals, on the other hand, are able to manage their dreams. When it comes …
The hidden danger of the unstable mind When dealing with others we assume that they are mentally stable and that they are reasonable. The truth is that we never really know how mentally stable someone is until we get to know them better. Unless you spend a considerable amount of time with someone, you won’t really know how logical they …
Vaping has been in the spotlight for quite some time. Even while it still has some societal stigma attached to it, there are a lot of advantages. Vaping can help you cope with depression. It also has a noticeable impact on our mental health. There is some buzz regarding the safety and health ramifications. You can try the best vape …
HorseBack UK has been chosen to deliver the Prince’s Trust Team Programme, starting in January 2022. Aimed at young people aged 16-25, the Prince’s Trust Team Programme inspires and empowers participants to think about their future. The emphasis is on teamwork, community, environment, wellbeing and future employment. The programme is based on HorseBack UK’s decade plus experience running …
Following Bella Hadid’s candid Instagram post sharing her recent battle with ‘burnout and breakdowns’, there has been a 203% spike in searches for burnout overnight, according to google trends. Burnout is a state of feeling emotionally, physically, and mentally exhausted, as a result of excessive and prolonged stress caused by over-working. It is our body’s way of signalling there is …