Both of these potentially debilitating conditions are often experienced together and affect up to 1 in 4 people at any time.
In this episode I look at the underlying reasons, what we can do about them and how to approach depression and anxiety practically.
Links:
NHS waiting list: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/nhs-mental-health-waiting-list-b2145432.html
Definitions and statistics: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/statistics-and-facts-about-mental-health/how-common-are-mental-health-problems/
The genetic basis of depression: https://journals.lww.com/hrpjournal/fulltext/2015/01000/genetic_determinants_of_depression__recent.1.aspx
DNA methylation and depression: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6362194/
NICE guidance and treatment of depression: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng222
CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy): https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt/overview/
Adolescent depression: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/drt/2020/5951792/
Cultural influences on mental health: https://pha.berkeley.edu/2017/04/16/cultural-influences-on-mental-health/
Box breathing: https://www.healthline.com/health/box-breathing
Mindfulness (being in the moment): https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/drugs-and-treatments/mindfulness/about-mindfulness/
The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/0340733500
Pre-order my book now: THE HEALTH FIX > https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296
Leafyard (CBT based app): Leayard.com/actnow
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