A belief is only a thought you rehearsed enough times that it becomes a “belief”. Beliefs become incorporated into our beings over time. New thoughts create new beliefs. Try having small positive thoughts about difficult situations. Focus in on these thoughts to help you navigate through the darkness. Mantra: I am aware of my thoughts.…

Talking about depression is necessary for dealing with depression and more of it is needed. However, some people question the benefits of talking about depression. How does talking about depression help you when you don’t want to talk about being depressed? Is it about making people feel good that they are helping someone? Does talk…

  As we say farewell to Robin Williams, we should not be furious at him for committing suicide. There’s been a lot of tweets and other social media comments going around blaming Williams for not being emotionally stronger or choosing suicide as an easy way out. Before we start criticizing what Williams did, we should…

  Depression is an illness. It needs to be understood that way. It isn’t just a mood, attitude or behaviour. Depression changes brain patterns. It affects you physically and results in secondary health problems. Hiding depression or thinking you can get better on your own or by cheering up and doing ‘happy things’ won’t make…

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