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Circadian Rhythms and Mood Disorders (e.g. Depression, Bipolar Disorder)

Last month I answered some questions for a journalist writing an article on circadian rhythms and mood disorders (including depression and bipolar disorder). The article isn’t out yet but I wanted to give some practical information and tips because its an important topic. Circadian Rhythms are our 24 hour clock. They’re how we stay synchronized [...]

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Willingness to Feel Your Feelings

One of the super cool concepts from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about being “willing” to feel whatever you are feeling right now. This might mean being willing to feel, for example: – panicky – embarrassed – a sense of longing – suicidal* – or, whatever you are feeling right now. Try to name [...]

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy/CBT Self Help Materials

This post is for people who read or subscribe to my blog who might not have read all of the rest of my website (the blog is only part of the overall site – it’s the relatively informal part). The links below are likely to be extremely useful for understanding and overcoming specific types of [...]