Archive for August, 2006

Depressed people benefit most from marriage?

Tuesday, August 29th, 2006

Apparently new research shows that depressed single people receive greater psychological benefits from getting married than those who are not depressed. Adrianne Frech, co-author of the study, states “Our findings question the common assumption that marriage is always a good choice for all individuals”. Overall, the results suggest that marriage doesn’t have equal benefits for read more »

Workplace counselling reduces stress

Tuesday, August 29th, 2006

An article in the British Medical Journal claims that a review published last week confirms ‘counselling can achieve a reduction in work related stress in more than 50% of people’. Levels of sickness and absense fell and small, but significant, positive effects were seen on levels of job commitment, job satisfaction and work functioning.

1 in every 12 young people have self-harmed in the UK

Monday, August 28th, 2006

According to a post on Counselling Resource, 1 in every 12 young people have self-harmed in the UK. This is a shocking statistic and equates to at least two children in every school classroom. If you are self-harming, or you’re worried a friend or relative is doing so, more help can be found on the read more »