Ways we can help with anxiety and depression

In recent years anxiety and depression rates in children and adolescents have doubled.  In fact, across the whole population, the number of people reporting high levels of anxiety and depression have soared.

Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) Stress and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are all long-term conditions that could make you feel uncomfortable about a wide range of situations and issues.  

Symptoms of Anxiety:

• Feeling restless and tense.
• Experiencing headaches.
• Changes in appetite. 
• Focusing on things going wrong.
• Having trouble falling or staying asleep.
• Feeling exhausted and drained.
• Feeling trapped, unsettled or flustered.
• Difficulty concentrating.
• Experiencing constant worry.  Causing distress about a variety of issues.
• Panic attacks.
  

Depression can affect a person’s physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.  It can affect thoughts, feelings and actions.  Depression can interfere with all areas of a person’s life including work and social relationships.

Symptoms of Depression:

• Loss of interest or withdrawal from hobbies.
• Inability to concentrate.
• Feeling hopeless, empty or sad.
• Feeling fatigued or demotivated.
• Lack of emotion.
• Negative feelings.
• Anxiety.
• Insomnia or sleeping too much.
• Weight loss or weight gain.
• Irritability, anger or frustration over small matters.
• Thoughts of self-harm or suicide.
  

Through advice and support, we will create a plan that will change your life.  Have the courage to rediscover the happiness you once knew and discover your full potential.