Depression can manifest symptoms ranging from severe to mild. However, a less prominent form of depression doesn’t mean that it can’t have serious impacts on your life. If you are
High-functioning anxiety often affects people who appear to manage their daily lives with ease but their internal state is often quite different to their demeanour. Are you a perfectionist who
We all feel sad sometimes. It is a normal part of life and nothing to worry about. But what happens when the person you love becomes sad all the time?
In our fast-paced, often isolating modern world, the importance of community support for mental wellbeing cannot be overstated. This article explores how fostering connections and engaging in group therapy can
There is a proven link between past trauma and addiction, as those struggling with the after-effects of a traumatic experience seek ways to manage their symptoms. Understanding the role that
An unsolicited treatment review by one of our clients – Lauren had been diagnosed with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, OCD and body dysmorphia. After years of failed treatments, she had given
The world of business has always been competitive and demanding, with consistent demands for both speed and quality coming from all sides. It’s often the slow erosion of boundaries, workload
Your heart is racing, your palms are sweating and your thoughts are in an anxious jumble – you’ve just been triggered. Preparing for triggers, and having an array of techniques
Your husband’s prestigious job posting overseas was supposed to be the beginning of an exciting new chapter in your life. But ever since the move, you’ve been feeling empty, depressed, and anxious. You
Few people want to relive the pain of old traumas, and yet allowing the brain time to process these feelings and emotions is essential to healing. Getting the right kind
Are you struggling to manage stress? Do you often find your interpersonal relationships to be challenging? Do you feel like there’s a disconnect between how you feel and how you
Mental health is so much more than either feeling good or being in crisis. Recognising where you are on a mental health continuum can help you know what actions to
You know something is wrong. You have tried cutting back, setting limits, or stopping on your own. But you keep slipping, and the pull toward alcohol or drugs feels stronger than your ability to resist it. Part of you wants help. Another part finds reasons to wait: it is not
Mark uses cocaine every weekend with his friends. He has a high-pressure job as an investment banker. He works hard. He plays hard. And if you ask him if he has a cocaine addiction, his response would be, “Don’t I deserve to relax with my friends after a hard week
You have probably read about narcissism. You have probably read about addiction. But when someone you love shows both patterns, the usual advice falls short. You see the substance use. You see the defensiveness, the blame-shifting, the refusal to admit anything is wrong. Every conversation seems to go in circles,
An unsolicited treatment review by one of our clients – anxiety sufferer Kirsty spent 21 long years in and out of therapy before finally finding effective treatment at The Dawn’s mental health retreat in Thailand. “I’ve been in and out of counseling, group therapy, psychiatric wards and rehabilitation my whole
