Are You Lonely Or Just a Loner?
There is a difference, you know. One my most read and commented blogs is one I wrote earlier this year called I’m OK, You’re An Introvert. The title was a play on Thomas Harris’ famous book I’m OK, You’re OK. In that blog I tried to banish the popular notion that introversion is a personality defect or a character flaw. I even had the audacity to encourage...
Read MoreThe Politics of Depression
Politicians are taking notice of the impact on depression in the workplace and society. And for once, their thinking seems smart to me. Which is? To start to tackle mental health issues at school age so there is a better chance of preventing depression from striking in the first place. Teach people self-esteem and resilience while young and the chances of them suffering from depression in...
Read MoreDepression Facts
Last night, as a Sessional Trainer for Aware Defeat Depression, I delivered a Depression Awareness Training session to Evergreen Pensioners’ Club. Preparing for the evening over the last few days, I was stunned (and “depressed”) at the statistics for this age-group, which differ significantly to that of the normal groups we deliver to, teenagers: 10-15% of people over 65...
Read MoreThe Funny Thing About Depression…
…is that it can be treated with humour. Regular readers of this blog will know my interest in this topic. In March this year I delivered a 1-day workshop on the power of humour as a personal development tool. Read about the hilarious antics that ensued in Borat Comes to Queen’s University, Funny Peculiar or Funny Ha Ha?, and All Hail the Comedians!. Now the scientific egg-heads...
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