Understanding Depression and Building Emotional Resilience There are days when getting out of bed feels like climbing a mountain, when the world seems quieter, heavier, or less colourful than before. Depression isn’t just “feeling sad.” It can impact every aspect of life – your energy, focus, motivation, and sense of purpose. Yet with the right…
DetailsPsychological Support for People Living with Dementia Dementia is an umbrella term for conditions characterised by progressive changes in cognition, memory, thinking, and the ability to perform everyday activities. People living with dementia may experience a range of emotional, behavioural and psychological symptoms that go beyond just memory loss. According to Alzheimer’s Society, psychological impacts…
DetailsUnderstanding Coping Skills Coping skills are the strategies we use to manage stress, challenges, and emotional difficulties in everyday life. They can be practical behaviours, problem-solving approaches, or emotional regulation techniques that help us adapt to both expected and unexpected changes. Everyone uses coping skills differently. For some, coping might involve exercise, connecting with loved…
DetailsLiving With Impulsivity: What It Feels Like Impulsive behaviour doesn’t always look dramatic. It can creep into daily decisions and interactions, such as snap judgments, acting without thinking, difficulty delaying gratification, or repeatedly doing things even when the consequences are known. When impulsivity is chronic, these behaviours persist over time and across situations, affecting relationships,…
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