Pharmacological Treatment A number of studies have pointed out that Postpartum Depression (PPD) is essentially the same as Major Depression (MDD) and, therefore, benefits from pharmacological treatment with antidepressant medication, but very few studies have conducted randomized controlled trails comparing different medication and placebos.1 In general, pharmacological treatment of MDD has proven to be...
It’s not their degree or diploma. It’s not the particular kind of therapy they practice. It’s all about their personality. Research1 suggest that a therapist’s theoretical knowledge and approach have very little effect on the success of therapy. In reality, most therapists become eclectic in their work2 choosing different methods that best reflect their...
No problem is unique. In times of misery, problems and depression, people have the tendency to feel alone and unique in their troubles. “No one can really relate to me. No one’s gone through the same.” It is this idea of ‘no one understands me’ that draws people to isolation and even depression, which...
6 questions you should ask. Have you ever considered seeking professional help to get through a difficult phase in life, relationships and emotional distress? If the answer is “yes” you are not the only one. Each year, millions of people make the decision to see a psychotherapist. I am hopeful that in the 21st...
