Understanding Depression Depression isn’t just feeling blue or having a rough day. It’s a serious mental health condition that affects how you feel, think, and handle daily activities. It can manifest as persistent sadness, loss of interest, fatigue, and even physical symptoms like headaches or digestive issues. It’s like a shadow that relentlessly follows you … Read more
When we think about mental health, we often focus on therapy, mindfulness, and perhaps a good chat with a close friend. But lately, there’s been some chatter about a different kind of support—NMN supplements. These little molecules have been making waves for their potential role in cellular health and anti-aging, but could they also have … Read more
Depression Counselling Available Across Perth and WA Living with depression can be overwhelming and challenging. At Vision Counselling, we provide professional, confidential, and compassionate support for those struggling with depression. Our therapists in Perth have extensive experience in treating depression and offer a range of therapies tailored to individual needs. Whether you are experiencing mild, … Read more
Coping with the change It is a huge change becoming a parent for the first time and also after each newborn child. While your newborn brings much joy to the immediate and extended family, there will undoubtedly be times when the going gets tough. As time moves on, particularly during the first 12 months after … Read more
For many women and their families, having a baby is the most significant life-changing event they will ever experience. Pregnancy and early parenthood depression and anxiety can happen at any time – but we know women are more likely to experience these during pregnancy and the year following birth. Postnatal depression (PND) is a common … Read more
Support in bipolar disorder recovery is important. People with bipolar disorder do better when they have support from family members and friends. Those whose loved ones are involved and supportive tend to recover more quickly, experience fewer manic and depressive episodes, and have milder symptoms. Tips for coping with bipolar disorder in the family Accept … Read more
Exercise has been known to provide a vast variety of benefits, boosting both physical and psychological wellbeing. It has positive effects on mood, self-esteem, happiness, and wellbeing by increasing the feel-good chemicals in the brain called endorphins (dopamine and serotonin). This release has also been associated with the prevention of, management and treatment of depression. Exercise … Read more
A person may be experiencing symptoms of depression if, for more than two weeks, he or she has felt sad, down or miserable most of the time or has lost interest or pleasure in usual activities. Depression can affect thoughts, feelings, behaviour and physical health. It’s important to note that everyone experiences some of these … Read more
Depression impacts 1 in 5 Australians at some stage during their lifetime and it is often difficult to know how to help someone who needs treatment for depression. The depression may be a reaction to a negative life event, for example the loss of a job, however it may also be a more severe clinical depression. Whatever … Read more
Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy and happiness. But not everyone feels happy at Christmas. Special Holidays like Christmas can make depression even harder to bear. These are all things that can make you feel worse and are likely to come to the forefront at Christmas time: Family tensions Loneliness Isolation Money … Read more
