Many of us feel low or anxious sometimes. But when those feelings last for a while, or they keep coming back, they can start to control our lives and cause problems. These anxious or depressed feelings can make us feel hopeless, but studies have shown that we can take steps to mitigate and overcome these strong, negative emotions. They don’t have to stay with us forever.
In this section, we’re going to take a look at what can cause and exacerbate feelings of anxiety and depression, as well as how you can improve yours, both on your own and with the support of loved ones and professionals.
Feelings of anxiety can be triggered by many things. Sometimes they can crop up on us before we even know what’s happening. Let’s take a look at what anxiety is, what it looks like, and how it might affect you.
Anxiety can often feel like it’s taking over your life, especially if the negative or critical voices in your head get really loud. There are steps you can take at home to mitigate those feelings, though. Here are just a few...
Depression is often used to describe someone having a bad day, or experiencing short-term low mood. But it’s much more than that. Here, we’ll take a look at the emotional, mental, and physical signs of depression so that you know what to look out for.
One of the most common ways to treat anxiety and depression is counselling. But how does it work, and why does it work? Let’s break down what the process is like, and if it could benefit you.
The cost of living crisis is already starting to take its toll on chartered accountants and students. Kirsty Lilley, our mental health trainer, coach, and mindfulness facilitator, explores the impact of the crisis so far. She also shares some practical guidance on how to protect your mental health and deal with anxiety.
Feeling overwhelmed? Stressed? Just not quite yourself? You know when something isn’t quite right. Talking therapies can help – all it takes is a conversation. Find out more about our talking therapies, and get in touch with us to access them.
