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Lack of a hopeful future as a root cause of depression
When journalist and former depression-sufferer Johann Hari traveled around the world to speak to experts on the root causes of depression, one of his findings
4 tools to stop dark thoughts from dragging you down
4 top strategies to help you deal with challenging and dark thoughts. Practical, holistic tips for anyone who feels that their mind is against them.
Evolutionary mismatch of depression: Are you depressed because of the modern lifestyle?
Depression rates are rising and young people are more likely to suffer from depression than their parents or grandparents at their age (1). And in
Silent meditation retreats: How they’ve helped me transform my mental health
Some experiences in life can really affect us deeply and help shape who we become and what we seek out. For me, my two silent
Nutrition and lifestyle medicine for depression: How I work with my clients
If you are suffering from poor mental health and low mood, know that there’s a lot more you can do to get better besides medication
Why depression is caused by more than just imbalanced neurotransmitters
Do you believe that you are struggling with depression because of an imbalance of neurotransmitters? Or because there’s something wrong with your character? Well, these approaches aren’t just not doing it – there are multiple possible root causes of depression. Read the post to find out what they might be!
Lack of a hopeful future as a root cause of depression
When journalist and former depression-sufferer Johann Hari traveled around the world to speak to experts on the root causes of depression, one of his findings
4 tools to stop dark thoughts from dragging you down
4 top strategies to help you deal with challenging and dark thoughts. Practical, holistic tips for anyone who feels that their mind is against them.
Evolutionary mismatch of depression: Are you depressed because of the modern lifestyle?
Depression rates are rising and young people are more likely to suffer from depression than their parents or grandparents at their age (1). And in
Silent meditation retreats: How they’ve helped me transform my mental health
Some experiences in life can really affect us deeply and help shape who we become and what we seek out. For me, my two silent
Nutrition and lifestyle medicine for depression: How I work with my clients
If you are suffering from poor mental health and low mood, know that there’s a lot more you can do to get better besides medication
PMS & Mood: Holistic approaches for premenstrual depression and anxiety
A lot of women suffer from depression and/or anxiety as part of PMS symptoms. And if you struggle with low mood or a restless, anxious
A love note to anyone feeling really low right now
This shorter episode is for anyone who’s feeling really low and really down right in this very moment. It’s a love letter from me to
How to stay sane when things get tough – Thoughts on equanimity
How can you stay sane and well when things get tough? How can you ride the waves when the sea is rough?
In this episode I talk about exactly that and dive into equanimity: the ability to remain calm and grounded, especially in difficult times.
Welcome to the blog
I’m Claudia Smith, a qualified nutritional therapist, functional medicine practitioner and coach specialising in depression. This is where I share my thoughts and advice on natural and holistic approaches to overcoming depression.
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