This Is The Number 1 Cause of Ill Health Worldwide

by Syndicated | April 10, 2017 | Around The Web | 0 Comments

Depression is the leading cause of disability and ill health worldwide. There are over 300 million living with depression around the world. This represents an increase of 18% between 2005 and 2015, according to figures put out by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Almost 50% of people who are depressed do not get any treatment, even in high-income countries. Two important reasons are: Lack of support for people with mental health problems, and stigma. The WHO is currently running a year-long campaign called “Depression: let’s talk”. Dr Shekhar Saxena, Director

Interview: Sherry James – After The Suicide: Leading With Love And Light

by Mitchell Olson, MA LPCC | Jan 14, 2020 | Audio, Events, Mental Health, Relationships, Video

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by Mitchell Olson, MA LPCC | Jan 8, 2020 | Education, Relationships, Theories

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by Mitchell Olson, MA LPCC | Dec 9, 2019 | Audio, Mental Health

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by Mitchell Olson, MA LPCC | Dec 3, 2019 | Communication Skills, Relationships

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Depression Self Help For Teens

by Mitchell Olson, MA LPCC | Nov 26, 2019 | Children, Mental Health, Parenting

Only 38% of adolescent males and 42% of adolescent females who reported experiencing a major depressive episode are receiving treatment. A comprehensive approach to helping depressed youth combines professional therapy and or medication with self-help strategies....

Depression Rates Among Teenagers Are Increasing Rapidly, Why Is This Happening?

by Mitchell Olson, MA LPCC | Nov 26, 2019 | Children, Mental Health

There are multiple causes of severe depression in adolescents and young adults, including the loss of loved ones, social isolation, major changes in life, and trauma caused by abuse or interpersonal relationships. Todays teenagers also face problems that future generations…

When Is It Time To Seek Mental Health Therapy

by Mitchell Olson, MA LPCC | Nov 14, 2019 | Mental Health

Do I need professional help or psychotherapy for emotional or behavioral problems? There are several important factors to consider when deciding whether to seek a mental health professional for help emotional and behavioral problems. Some of these factors include...

This 5 Minute Exercise Will Improve Your Conversations

by Mitchell Olson, MA LPCC | Nov 12, 2019 | Communication Skills, Relationships

If you are shy, you usually think: "I don't know what %&$ TO SAY" Your mind becomes empty. You have no interesting additions. No thought can contribute. There are no comments on this issue. Here is what is going on... There is a filter in your brain. We all do it....

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by Mitchell Olson, MA LPCC | Nov 5, 2019 | Communication Skills, Relationships

I used to blank out frequently during conversations with people. Usually right in the middle of a conversation. It was frustrating, to say the least. A tragic combination of shame and helplessness would come over me. I would have a hard time finding the right words. I...

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