As we anticipate coming into the darker Winter months, many people find that, if prone to feeling down, their symptoms of depression can worsen. For others, there is an annual seasonal pattern to their depression and this is called 'Seasonal Affective Disorder'. SAD presents itself by episodes of depression that recur at the same times of the year. The two main symptoms of SAD are low mood and a lack of interest in everyday things. The following tips can help to improve the symptoms of SAD:...

Stress can be present at times in our lives for many different reasons. Lots of these may be out of our control (e.g. worrying about one of our children, dealing with caring for an elderly or sick parent, mental health issues in the home, financial worries etc). The stress we are under may present itself in our bodies as feeling wired and tense all the time, irritability, insomnia and poor resistance to infections. When we are constantly in fight or flight mode, our bodies produce excess...

Choosing the circle of people you surround yourself with in everyday life is very important. Although we may have little to no control over who we are in the company of at work during the day, who we choose to spend our free time with is crucial for our wellbeing. The people you surround yourself with on a regular basis has a major impact on your wellbeing. Have you noticed that if you were in a room with someone who is angry (even if they are not communicating the anger), you may feel their...