Do anti-depressants work?

According to recent press articles, some new research suggests that anti-depressants such as Prozac, Seroxat and Efexor may in many cases not be significantly more effective than placebos in helping people to overcome depression, although they may be more helpful for those who are suffering extreme depression.

Please note that I do not have personal knowledge of how this research was conducted or whether it has been reported accurately in the press. If you are taking anti-depressants I would strongly advise you to consult your doctor or another suitably trained medical professional before considering stopping doing so. To read an account in the press of the research findings questioning effective of some anti-depressants, please visit the link below:

Do Anti-Depressants Work? - Daily Mail Article

CBT - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

CBT or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy has been much in the news recently, heralded as an effective set of psychological techniques for helping people to deal with depression, negative thoughts and anxiety. What is CBT and how does it work? - For an introduction to CBT, visit the link below:

CBT

Setting up a Life Coaching Business

I have recently posted on my website a checklist of some of the issues that it is worth thinking about and planning for if you are considering setting up your own life coachiing business. You can find the checklist at the link below:

Setting up a Life Coaching Business

Anxiety, Phobias & Panic Attacks

For a review of Reneau Peurifoy's book on how to deal with anxiety, phobias and panic attacks, visit the link below:

Anxiety, Phobias and Panic Attacks - Book Review

Learning to Say No

What are your options if you find yourself frequently agreeing to do things which you don't want to or which don't seem right? The issue is explored in the article below:

Learning to Say No

Social Anxiety Self Help Guide

Social phobia or social anxiety involves experiencing anxiety or fear of being judged or criticised in social situation. You can find a free self help guide for helping to control social anxiety at the link below:

Social Anxiety - Self Help Guide

Yoga

Yoga is believed to provide health and spiritual benefits. For an introduction to this ancient physical and mental discipline and a description of different types of yoga, visit the link below:

Introduction to Yoga