Depression is a complex mental health condition that can come in many ways. The most common is Major Depressive Disorder, but women who give birth can also experience Postpartum Depression, some people can be affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder, and some people can have dysthymia. So there’s no singular way in which depression can present […]
Many will feel depressed in their lifetime and that’s perfectly normal. Depression is a feeling of great sadness, and it’s part of the human experience to feel it. What’s not normal is when that depression becomes chronic and not something that passes. That could be a sign of a mental health disorder. At PROMIS, we
At some point in our lives, we will suffer from depression through emotional stress. This could be derived from many external factors such as starting a new job, moving away from family, or having a baby. These events can cause feelings of sadness and fatigue but generally fade and pass in time but if these
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Do you ever suddenly feel down in the dumps, uninterested in anything, and generally sad for no specific reason? If so you may be suffering from endogenous depression (melancholia). Endogenous depression is an atypical subclass of major depressive disorder (MDD), better referred to as clinical depression, and is a sudden mental health disorder that is
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Recovery from mental illness and/or substance abuse can require a deft touch. It can require a personalised treatment plan that’s flexible enough to address everyone’s nuances. That’s what we offer at PROMIS. We are not stagnant here. Treatment for mental health is constantly evolving and our approach evolves alongside it. Our therapists are constantly working
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As if relief from the pain of depression wasn’t reward enough, it is now being shown that there are significant physical health benefits to relieving depression through talking therapies. A study published by researchers at University College London in the European Heart Journal has shown that successfully treating depression with talking therapies also significantly benefits
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Depression, drinking and isolation can each be devastating, let alone in combination. It’s essential to be aware of the signs that someone may be isolated, dealing with depression and the extent of their drinking habits. Major depression and drinking alone are linked with a greater risk of harm from alcohol misuse and more severe symptoms
Some people consider January the most depressing month of the year, so this is an excellent time to review and remind ourselves of the fantastic progress being made in treatments for depression. In a series of posts, we shall expand on some of these advances. Today we review brain stimulation techniques. It’s long been found
How long should someone stay in Rehab? This depends on so many things, how many problems are being treated, how intense they are and so on. Some people come to stay for a brief respite and others stay longer so it’s interesting to know if there is any evidence for different benefits for different lengths
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