Depression

21 July 2026

Feeling Low in Summer? Why Depression Doesn't Take a Holiday

Summer-pattern SAD is real. Why low mood can hit in warm weather, the signs to recognise, and what actually helps.

Are You Depressed or Sad? How to Tell the Difference

Sadness is temporary and fades. Depression is a longer-term condition that affects every part of life. Learn the difference, the symptoms, and when to get help.

Depression and Anxiety: The Feelings Underneath

Depression and anxiety are mood states, not feelings. They can act as defences that bury deeper emotions like anger. Learn how therapy helps you reconnect with them.

Signs of Depression in Men and Why It's Often Missed

Depression in men doesn't always look like sadness. Learn the signs, from anger and risk-taking to physical aches, why it's so often missed, and how it's treated.

We've Got Depression Wrong: It's Trying to Save Us

New theories, drawing on Polyvagal Theory, suggest depression isn't a defect but a biological survival strategy: an immobilisation response the body uses to protect us.

What Causes Depression? Triggers, Risk Factors and Why

What causes depression? A clear look at the triggers, thinking styles, stress, loneliness and risk factors behind it, and how counselling helps you recover.

What Is Depression? Signs, Causes, Types and Treatment

What is depression, really? A clear guide to the signs, causes, types and treatments of depression, and how counselling can help you find a way through.