Depression is more than simply feeling a little sad. We all go through periods of feeling down from time to time, this is perfectly natural, however, it these feelings persist for weeks or longer, then it may be worth speaking with a GP.
Category: Mental Health Fact Files
Seasonal Affective Disorder is a form of depression which follows a seasonal pattern. Typically it will come and go around the same time each year. The most common pattern that SAD tends to follow is often referred to as ‘Winter Depression’, as the symptoms begin in the fall and continue throughout the winter months, with…
While stuttering and stammering are not mental health conditions, tomorrow is stuttering and stammering awareness day, so we felt it would be appropriate to share this fact file today. What is stuttering and stammering? It is a difference in the pattern of speech which may involve one or more of the following:– Repetition of sounds:…
While not a mental illness itself, grief derived from bereavements or other forms of loss can sometimes manifest and grow into them (for example, developing into or adding to depression). Grief is a mixture of extremely powerful emotions, and all can be felt in quick succession or even at the same time. Symptoms & Signs…
As this week is Dyslexia Awareness Week, we felt it would be fitting to dedicate todays fact file on Dyslexia. Dyslexia is classed as a learning difficulty rather than a mental illness, however those who suffer from dyslexia may also struggle with their mental health, especially when they are in an educational setting. It is…
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – ADHD – is a cognitive, developmental impairment that effects the executive functioning of the brain, which causes difficulties in an individual’s concentration, impulses and organisation.