Blog: Anti-depressants

In the course of a few weeks it feels the world has changed, writes cognitive behavioural therapist Michael O'Sullivan. In this piece, he considers what small things we can do to minimise the negative impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on our mental health.

Last week a UK documentary made headlines through discussing whether young people have become over-medicalised in pursuit of good mental health. Abi Crossland-Otter, a trainee counsellor currently working as a support worker on a mental health ward, argues that the communities people are exposed to in hospital offer more therapeutic value than the drugs administered.

Jessica Murray reflects upon supporting her friend, Frankie, through the journey of seeking mental health support. After feeling failed by the NHS, they looked towards private options. 

Michael O'Sullivan, a mental health therapist for NHS Derbyshire Healthcare Foundation Trust, explains how depression can reveal itself through the means of language. 

Psychobiotics have shown positive results on both IBS and anxiety.