Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person’s thoughts, behaviour, feelings, and sense of well-being. In its extreme form, depression leads to a state where one no longer feels one’s emotions, which is ultimately meant by the term ‘depression’, an overall decrease in feeling one’s emotions, including […]
Depression and the Emotions Read More »
Seasonal affective disorder, winter mood, light, depression, therapy, medical treatment discussions and urgent-help boundaries.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): the link between sunlight and health Read More »
Psychotherapy helps people with depression: * Understand the memories, thoughts, emotions and behaviours that contribute to their depression * Understand unresolved emotions and life events from one’s personal history which may contribute to the depression * Understand interpersonal difficulties and maladaptive interpersonal interaction patterns * Better connect with oneself to resolve emotional conflicts and develop
Psychotherapy to Treat and Manage Depression Read More »
Building on the Basic Parameters: Living the Good Life Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Living according to the basic parameters means an increased…
Building on the Basic Parameters (1) Read More »
Depression Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Depression is one of the most common medical conditions, which can interfere significantly with a…
St John’s wort is sometimes used for low mood but can interact with medicines. Learn key safety issues and why medical advice matters.
Safety note: Neurotransmitters This article is educational and does not replace a conversation with a qualified professional who can ask follow-up questions, assess risk, and understand your individual situation. Reading it does not create a doctor-patient, therapist-client, or counsellor-client relationship. See the full website disclaimer. Symptoms and diagnosis need clinical context Neurotransmitter explanations can be
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected families in many ways. As individuals are struggling with anxiety, uncertainty, fears, and changes at work and in social relationships, loneliness, depression and despair have been on the rise. Since families are not closed systems that are shut off from the world and the fears and uncertainties experienced by family
COVID-19 and Family Mental Health Read More »
Safety note: Blood Test for Depression This article is educational and does not replace a conversation with a qualified professional who can ask follow-up questions, assess risk, and understand your individual situation. Reading it does not create a doctor-patient, therapist-client, or counsellor-client relationship. See the full website disclaimer. Symptoms and diagnosis need clinical context Blood
Blood Test for Depression Read More »
Communication-Focused Therapy® (CFT) for Depression Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Depression is a mental health condition that affects a large…
Communication-Focused Therapy® (CFT) for Depression Read More »
