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The Link Between Depression and Old Age – How you can Help a Friend or Loved One

The Link Between Depression and Old Age – How you can Help a Friend or Loved One

by Raymond Sheehy | Feb 19, 2018 | Helping Others, Mental Health Awareness

Depression can affect anyone, and at any point of their life. While older adults are at increased risk of experiencing depression, it is still common for healthcare professionals to mistake the symptoms as a natural response to a chronic illness, sudden physical...
Childhood Mental Illness: How Parents can Spot Early Signs and Access Help

Childhood Mental Illness: How Parents can Spot Early Signs and Access Help

by Raymond Sheehy | Dec 15, 2017 | Helping Others

Children in the UK are facing a mental health crisis. Last year alone over 50,000 children and young people contacted Childline seeking help for severe mental health problems, and the Children’s Commissioner estimates that as many as 800,000...
Mental Health Awareness and Support in the Workplace

Mental Health Awareness and Support in the Workplace

by Raymond Sheehy | Oct 10, 2017 | Helping Others, Mental Health Awareness

With World Mental Health Day happening today (you can see the Mental Health at Work report here), we at Bridge want to highlight an area close to our hearts, one that has been getting a fair amount of press lately but deserves so much more. Mental...
Childhood Depression – How to Spot It and What to Do

Childhood Depression – How to Spot It and What to Do

by Raymond Sheehy | Mar 8, 2017 | Helping Others

The symptoms of depression in children vary. It is often undiagnosed and untreated because they are passed off as normal emotional changes that occur during growth. The primary symptoms of depression are sadness, a feeling of hopelessness, and mood...
Knowing the Causes and Warning Signs of Mental Illness

Knowing the Causes and Warning Signs of Mental Illness

by Raymond Sheehy | Jan 26, 2017 | Helping Others, Mental Health Awareness, Self Help Info

Raise your hand if you’ve ever developed bodily aches after taking on some home improvements or annoying muscular pains after a cheery session of festive house decorations. If your hand is up (or if your arm is too sore to raise above your head), you probably know the...
Depression: Symptoms to watch out for

Depression: Symptoms to watch out for

by Raymond Sheehy | Jan 19, 2017 | Helping Others, Mental Health Awareness, Self Help Info

Depression is a common mental illness but what does it really mean? It’s important to be aware of the symptoms to watch out for in case it develops. Sure, most of us feel sad, lonely or depressed at times. And feeling depressed is a normal reaction to loss or life’s...
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