Counselling support for women who have had abortions

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Abortion is an emotive, divisive topic often discussed with a  judgmental tone that can leave many women feeling alienated.

The below article from the Irish Independent discusses significant gaps in Irish counselling supports for women who have undergone an abortion.

Having worked with a number of women whose mental health has been affected by their experience of abortion in this country, I think it is worth pausing to consider the reality of the current situation in 2017.

Are the current support systems across the Republic of Ireland adequate for women who either choose or are forced to undergo an abortion?  Is the experience different for women not linked to the national maternity hospitals?  What support is there for those using abortion pills?

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/gaps-in-counselling-services-for-women-who-have-had-abortions-citizens-assembly-hears-35349281.html

 

Tackling depression: Talk therapy or Antidepressants? Perhaps a brain scan will tell

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Rapid developments in neuroscience are increasing knowledge of how the brain responds to different mental health interventions.

The below article explains recent research using a functional MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) brain scan to explore how some clients may respond better to talk therapy and others to medication when tacking depression.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/03/170324083023.htm

Anger Management – keeping anger in check

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Psychotherapist Karl Melvin explores practical tips for managing anger in the below article from the journal.ie

http://www.thejournal.ie/readme/anger-management-tips-2337003-Sep2015/

Anger management is a complex issue & can be linked to many other underlying concerns, as varied as stress, insomnia, substance abuse and relationship problems.

For more information &  support with anger management please feel free to make contact to explore options to help tackle this often destructive mental health concern.