Most mental health patients prefer psychotherapy over drugs A line was crossed in 2005 as anti-depressant medication became the most widely prescribed class of drug in the USA. Here in England, the use of anti-depressants has risen to its highest ever level with 50 million prescriptions written last year. And yet a new meta-analysis finds
[fblikesend] Nigel Magowan Presents His Research into the Potential Effectiveness of Ecotherapy as a Treatment for Anxiety, at the 4th UKCP Annual Research Conference at Regents University in London. On Saturday 22nd June 2013, Beeleaf Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy graduates Mike Shallcross, Julie Sale, Helen Lee and myself, Nigel Magowan, attended the 4th annual UKCP Research Conference 2013,
[fblikesend] Sleep Deprivation May Lead to Higher Anxiety Levels Two common features of anxiety disorders are insomnia and an amplification of emotional response. Results from the new study suggest that these features may not be independent of one another but may interact instead. New research shows that sleep loss markedly exaggerates the degree to which
[fblikesend] Scientists have learned that meditation can reduce anxiety by as much as 39 % while having also identified the brain areas involved. Zen masters and Buddhist monks, have recognized for a very long time that meditation is able to lower anxiety, however the mechanism has never been clear, until now. “Although we’ve known that
[fblikesend] Psychotherapy as effective as anti-depressants at treating depression New research finds little difference between the effectiveness of anti-depressant medication and non-drug therapeutic approaches such as psychotherapy for the treatment of depression. The researchers suggest patients with depression should discuss different therapies with their GP prior to taking anti-depressants. Non-drug treatment options for depression,
[fblikesend] What is Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)? Generalised Anxiety Disorder is a recognised and common condition, with its characteristic indicator of on-going anxiety without any apparent cause. Sometimes referred to as excessive worry, chronic worry or being a worry wort. Approximately 1 in every 20 adults in Britain suffer from Generalised Anxiety Disorder. Somewhat more females
[fblikesend] Reducing Your Binge Drinking and Managing Your Alcohol Intake How many times have you suffered from a hangover and told yourself that you are never going to drink alcohol again! Or perhaps you start your nights out with the best intentions and tell yourself you are not going to drink too much, then find
[fblikesend] What is Depression? Depression is a very common and debilitating complaint, characterised by low mood, feelings of sadness, despair, low self-worth, and lack of motivation and energy. It can often interfere with sleep and the the ability to concentrate, which can adversely affect work, study and social life. Depression is a psychological condition, which
[fblikesend] Insomnia and Sleep Disorders The world is an increasingly demanding place, and insomnia and sleep problems seem to be on the increase. Just about every newspaper and media website lists tales of financial misfortune. Even high-street leaders are shutting their doors. The spectre of job cuts is haunting boardrooms, and places of work. Is it
[fblikesend] The Inner Changes Counselling and Psychotherapy Manchester practice celebrates 11 years of full-time practice When I first opened the doors of my counselling and psychotherapy, Manchester practice to clients 11 years ago, I held brand new professional qualifications in NLP and Clinical Hypnotherapy and had read countless books on both subjects, but it very quickly
[fblikesend] In these times of economic uncertainty people are becoming more and more stressed and anxious about their financial future. Whilst a certain level of stress can actually help motivate us and keep us on our toes, prolonged stress can have the opposite effect. Prolonged stress can seriously impact your health, and reduce your resourcefulness,
What is an Anxiety Disorder? The term Anxiety Disorder is a general term for a group of disorders that share a variety of anxiety-related conditions. All of the anxiety disorders have one symptom in common, an excessive worry or fear about something that would not usually bother most people. The symptoms of anxiety are both
[fblikesend] Inner Changes Psychotherapy near Didsbury Psychotherapy, Counselling, EMDR, CBT, NLP and Life Coaching If you would like to do any of the following… Overcome Anxiety and Panic Attacks Deal with Social Anxiety Reduce your Interview Anxiety Change your Public Speaking Phobia Control Your Eating Habits and Eating Disorders Relax and manage your stress levels
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