That psychotherapy is an effective method for treating depression is beyond doubt. A vast number of research studies, meta-analyses (combining data from several separate research projects) and review articles have demonstrated the importance and effectiveness of psychotherapy and psychological interventions for treating depression.
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The first-line medical treatment for people meeting current diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder is a prescription of anti-depressant medication, but anti-depressants come with a vast range of side effects, some of which are very serious. A lot of research is also beginning to show evidence that anti-depressants are actually not very effective, and that they may possibly be doing more harm than good.
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Over the course of a lifetime 16% of the population will at some time be diagnosed with depression. Which symptoms are experienced, how severe they are, and how long they last depends on the individual. Depression can be successfully treated, even in the most severe cases, and the sooner the sufferer gets treatment the better the chance of recovery.
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Most couples find, after “the honeymoon period” is over, that they rarely have those long, beautiful moments of open, intimate sharing anymore. That the intimacy somehow goes missing in between working, hobbies and household chores. In order to know how to revive it, you need to understand the true meaning of intimacy.
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Giving up smoking is a significant stress factor, which can cause irritability, disturbed sleep and other withdrawal symptoms that persist for a long time. Tobacco cravings have been identified as the main culprit in making people fail to quit smoking, and mindfulness practice has proven to be an effective strategy for decreasing such cravings.
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Sleep disturbances are common for people who have experienced a traumatic event, and are often an indication that severe symptoms of PTSD may develop. Reversely, it also seems like pre-existing sleep problems may diminish people’s resiliency to PTSD.
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