How to Raise Low Self-Esteem

How to Raise Low Self-Esteem

Struggling with low self-esteem can be incredibly challenging and impact every aspect of your life. The negative cycle of self-doubt and self-criticism can rob you of happiness, confidence, and the ability to embrace your potential fully. But fear not! This article...
Childhood Trauma and Depression

Childhood Trauma and Depression

Childhood trauma can have a profound impact on an individual’s mental health, significantly increasing the likelihood of developing depression later in life. Research has consistently shown that individuals who experience adverse childhood experiences, such as...
Depression and autobiographical memories

Depression and autobiographical memories

Depression and autobiographical memories   According to research by Dahyeon Kim and K. Lira Yoon (2020), a cognitive bias might keep a negative mood among individuals with depression. Individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) reported less happiness when...
ERP: The gold standard treatment for OCD

ERP: The gold standard treatment for OCD

ERP: The gold standard treatment for OCD Exposure and response prevention (ERP) is considered the gold standard treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). In this approach, individuals are exposed to the feared stimuli hierarchically, starting with stimuli...
Mental health services available in Edinburgh

Mental health services available in Edinburgh

  Mental health services available in Edinburgh The following list includes mental health services available in Edinburgh, which you can access without necessarily seeing a GP. Living Life is a cost-free telephone service offered to anyone over the age of 16 who...