Pensamientos suicidas

How you can help someone with suicidal feelings

Por Dr Stefania Bonaccorso
2024-05-11

All of us are capable of suffering from mental health problems, and sometimes this can lead to suicidal thoughts and feelings. These will vary in terms of their intensity and how long they last for, but if you suspect someone you know is suffering, there are things you can do and should do to help. Dr Stefania Bonaccorso, an expert psychiatrist, addresses this difficult topic and gives her advice on what to do if you are ever in a situation where someone is talking about ending their life. Ver más

Am I depressed? Treating and identifying the signs of depression

Por Dr Edwin Ugoh
2024-05-10

Depression is a mood disorder characterised by low mood for a persistent amount of time, having a significant effect on your everyday life. However, treatments and therapies are available to help people struggling with depression to cope. Dr Abrar Hussain, a leading psychiatrist, explains in detail what depression is and what can be done to beat it. Ver más

COVID-19 headlines tough lockdowns mental health

Por Professor Ben Green
2024-05-08

The news has very much been focused on how we, the general public, can physically protect ourselves from the coronavirus. However, as leading psychiatrist Professor Ben Green points out, the news often neglects to understand the effects their messages have on us and those more vulnerable to mental health conditions. Ver más