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
There are a number of different school’s of psychotherapy and clients often see a therapist unsure of how they may work.
This can sometimes be a factor in early drop out of therapy. This UK article from the telegraph looks at the issue of how to choose the right therapist for you.
An article in the Irish times highlighting the increasing strain on university counselling services in Ireland due to unprecedented demand for mental health support from students.
Please make contact with us here if you are facing a college waiting list and need support or advice on any of these issues.
Many of them may seem simple but important things like sleep & exercise are often dismissed or trivialized. A mental health article to kick start 2017 from the Irish Times.
(based on work by American psychiatrist and Professor at Harvard Medical School, Robert Waldinger)