In today’s fast-paced world, many individuals silently battle depression and anxiety, feeling overwhelmed by the weight of everyday challenges. These mental health conditions can cloud our thoughts, disrupt daily routines, and make it hard to see a way forward. But healing is possible, and you don’t have to walk the journey alone. Understanding the Struggle Depression often feels like a deep sadness or emptiness that lingers, while anxiety brings a constant state of worry or fear. Both can take a toll on our physical health, relationships, and self-worth. Understanding that these feelings are valid—and more common than you think—is the first step toward healing. Seeking Support Reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Whether through therapy, counseling, support groups, or speaking with trusted friends or family, expressing your emotions is essential. Professional therapists can offer coping strategies, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness...
Introduction: What is Counselling? Mental health counselling is a type of psychotherapy or talk therapy. It can either be face-to-face or over the phone. Mental health counsellors are professionals who help people who have mental illnesses. Mental health counsellors diagnose and treat mental disorders, including depression, anxiety, addiction, eating disorders, and various personality disorders. They also help people deal with other problems that are not mental in nature but are affected by them such as low self-esteem. Counsellors do not prescribe medications but may refer patients to psychiatrists to get medication for their mental illness if needed. How do I find the Right Counsellor for me? Finding the right counsellor for you is not an easy task. But we can make it a little easier by listing out some factors that you should keep in mind when looking for one. #1: What kind of therapy do you want? There are many different types of therapies and approaches, and fi...