Anti-depressants can help, but there is often a root cause that needs to be addressed to create long-term change. The symptoms of low mood won't go away by themselves. You have to learn to beat them at their own game.
If there is a snake biting your leg, do you take anti-venom or get rid of the snake?
Anti-Depressants can help reduce sensitivity and get you moving. Is that enough?
Don't feel like it? Can't be bothered? Do it tomorrow instead? This one is for you.
Can't stop the thoughts rolling around your head. Check out these strategies.
Dr Al Griskaitis breaks down how psychiatric medications affect mood, motivation and arousal using the Five Dials framework.
Anhedonia might not be what you think
When you need to overcome anergia and get things done, keep it BASIC.
Need some more help. There are some online courses that actually help.
Dr Al Griskaitis breaks down how psychiatric medications affect mood, motivation and arousal using the Five Dials framework.
Learn what types of exercise can give your mental health a boost.
Learn how Naltrexone works to reduce alcohol cravings and prevent relapse. Read here to find out why it is the preferred treatment for long-term recovery.
In this blog, we find out how certain antidepressants influence an individual's emotional eating, indifference, and appetite. Read here to learn more.
Understand how the inflammation can impact your mental health
Working towards recovery needs to involve this one skill. Every single time.
Learn more about this lesser known, yet very significant influence on mood.
The link between gut and brain can't be ignored anymore. Learn about its effect on mood.
Dr Al has some tips for managing ADHD without meds
There is no growth in your comfort zone. Change my mind.
Addiction usually manifests as a coping strategy that got out of control.
DVA Mental Health Claims: How to Link Your Condition to Service (Psychiatric IL Guide)
Most DVA mental health claims fail due to poor linkage to service. Learn how to structure stressors, meet SoP criteria, and avoid rejection.
