The years between our fiftieth and sixtieth birthday make for, yet another, transitional period. Some of you may have noticed, by reading my earlier articles, that life is essentially one transitional period after another.

When most of us think of culture, we think of festive seasons, culinary delights and quaint customs. In other words, we lift up the positive aspects of culture and seldom think about how it can impact us negatively.

Before I begin dumping a load of negatives on the concept of psychological diagnoses (which is kind of rude of me considering that you might have spent a lot of time trying to get your diagnosis) let me just say that a diagnosis,

Depression is an in-discriminatory mental illness. It does not see gender, race or socio-economic status. However, the causes of depression can vary depending on these factors.

For those of you who don’t know me,

As I mentioned at the beginning of my last article about causes of depression unique to women, depression is a in-discriminatory mental illness. It does not see gender, race or socio-economic status.

Congratulations! You’ve finally made it out of the nine-to-five and have some peace and quiet.

Retirement can improve one’s mental health substantially. Not only are the pressures of the workplace gone but so are the constraints.

So you’ve passed the dreaded 30-year-mark and are wondering what happened to your life?

The time of our life between 30 and 40 is typically known for being a transitional period between youth and middle-age.

Being a parent can be overwhelming even at the best of times, let alone when your kid is suffering from depression. 

Initially, it may come as a shock to hear that your child,

Before I begin discussing the mental health aspects of a global upbringing, let me tell you that I am in the unique position of being able to see this issue from two perspectives,

Love is a very powerful emotion. It alone has the ability to cure our depression and anxiety in the blink of an eye – at least on a temporary basis that is!

The expat lifestyle, with its promises of adventure, cultural immersion, and new beginnings, has long captivated individuals seeking to explore the world beyond their borders.

However, beneath the surface of excitement and opportunity lies a lesser-discussed aspect of expatriation: the potential for depression.

Hypochondria, also known as illness anxiety disorder, is a condition in which a person is excessively worried about their health and becomes convinced that they have a serious illness, despite little or no evidence to support this belief.

I am proud to announce that I’ve recently finished a course on how to better treat people from the LGBTQ+ community.

During my five years working as an online psychotherapist at Wherapy,

Weight issues and depression are often closely linked.

While many people may assume that depression is solely caused by mental health concerns, it is important to recognize that physical health concerns can also play a significant role in the development of depression.

I was reviewing Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs the other day for a separate project and came to think about how it could be applied to Adult Third Culture Kids.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with Maslow and his Hierarchy of Needs,

So you’ve made it through your thirties unscathed and are hoping for smoother sailing here on out, right? – Well, I’ve got news for you!

If you felt like life was at a crossroads throughout your thirties,

Now no one said being a parent was going to be easy. But little did you know quite how much of an effect it would have on your mental health! 

In this article,

Nowadays, the majority of us have wised-up to the fact that social media isn’t exactly good for us. But just how does it affect our mental health? 

When someone likes or shares a post that we’ve published,

Addiction can come in many “shapes-and-sizes”.

First we have the small, unnoticeable addictions such as exercise addiction, social media addiction, work addiction, video game addiction and yes, even coffee addiction.

Did you know that over half of all mental health issues are established by age 14 and up to three-quarters of them by age 24?

To me,

Feeling unsure of yourself? Are you suffering from an identity crisis? Or a mid-life crisis? If so, then this course is for you. 

In this four week course, you will learn how to indicate areas of inner-conflict and gain the knowledge needed to eliminate them. 

Are you burned-out or simply feeling low on energy? Then this course is the perfect fit!

Here you’ll gain a better understanding of how your energy levels can change depending on the state of your mental health.

Are you the type of person that finds it easier to work on their issues with a group of people supporting you?

Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with our online group therapy sessions.

Have you ever wondered why you act the way you do in relationships? Wonder no more!

In this four week course you will learn about the various psychological processes that affect the way you are in your relationships. 

Discover the healing power of your own words! Here, you have a space to reflect on what happens in your life, from the small-and-insignificant to the great-and-remarkable. 

In time you will be able to revisit posts and look at a completely different version of yourself.

Whether you are having a bad time of late or feeling happy for a change, sending an email to your future self can be very therapeutic.

It can remind the future you of hardships suffered in the past.

Are you a Third Culture Kid or Global Nomad who’s having a hard time adjusting to adult life? Then give this course a go!

This two-week course aims to provide Third Culture Kids with the necessary tools to complete each level of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.

Having a tough time reaching dreamland? Then this selection of sleep stories is just for you!

Begin by turning off the lights. Tuck yourself in and rest your head against a soft,

Say hello to your best friend in the fight against anxiety! Every time you’ve had an anxiety attack, simply fill out the form provided.

Over time, you’ll be able to track how your progress and find out what you need to work on. 

Learn to fall in love with your life again through the art of storytelling! This time you are telling the story of your own life. Starting from the moment of your first breath,

Here you’ll find a growing list of meditation tracks to enjoy.

The tracks are hosted by a former Buddhist monk and last for between 10-15 minutes each. They fit perfectly into your lunch break as well as your morning and night-time routines.

Enjoy a 15% discount on all therapy sessions with your Wherapy+ subscription!

Simply use the coupon code provided with your Wherapy+ subscription when booking your appointment.

In this episode of Coffee With A Therapist, I discuss common life problems experienced in our 50’s and explain how they can lead to depression.

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Unsure of whether or not your habit of washing your hands for several minutes straight can be diagnosed as obsessive compulsive disorder? In this episode of Coffee With A Therapist, we talk about what OCD,

In this episode of Coffee With A Therapist, Wherapy’s therapist, Philip Andersson explain how depression develops during retirement and how to make adjustments to improve mental health during this time period.

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In the last podcast episode of 2022, I look back at a year of Therapy World Tour and offer up a few examples of how culture can impact our mental health.

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In the first podcast episode of 2023, I discuss common life problems experienced in our 30’s and explain how they can lead to depression.

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It’s the question that we all ask ourselves but never seem to have a satisfying answer to. In this episode of Coffee With A Therapist, Wherapy’s Philip Andersson reflects on the meaning of life,

Nature versus nurture, that is the age-old question. Can someone be born with an addictive personality or is this something that develops over age. In this episode of Coffee With A Therapist,

In this episode of Coffee With A Therapist, Wherapy’s therapist, Philip Andersson talks about different ways that depression can develop in early adulthood

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When we feel bad or feel like we don’t belong, we tend to want to put a label to it. But this may not necessarily be the best thing to do. In this episode of Coffee With A Therapist,

In this episode of Coffee With A Therapist, Wherapy’s therapist, Philip Andersson talks about work-stress, how it can make you depressed and what you can do about it!

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In this episode of Coffee With A Therapist, Wherapy’s therapist, Philip Andersson talks about the psychological process behind health anxiety and discusses different ways to solve it.

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In this episode of Coffee With A Therapist, Wherapy’s therapist, Philip Andersson talks about causes of depression unique to members of the LGBTQ+ community

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In this episode of Coffee With A Therapist, Wherapy’s therapist, Philip Andersson discusses whether or not pursuing our dreams can make us more likely to become depressed. 

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In this episode of Coffee With A Therapist, I discuss common life problems experienced in our 40’s and explain how they can lead to depression.

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At first glance, growing up abroad can seem like the coolest thing ever. But once we delve deeper into the psyche of those who have lived abroad during their childhood (Third Culture Kids) we can see the damage that has been done.

Have you ever wondered what therapy with a child looks like and how it differs to therapy with adults? In this episode of Coffee With A Therapist, Wherapy’s founder and resident therapist will share with you his experience of working with both children and adults.

I think we all can agree that social media has a negative effect on our mental health, but how does it work exactly? In this episode of Coffee With A Therapist,

We all know that parenting has its ups-and-downs but seldom do we talk honestly about the negative side of being a parent and how it can affect our mental health. In this episode of Coffee With A Therapist,

Depression does not discriminate between the sexes but some causes of depression can be unique to a certain sex. In this episode of Coffee With A Therapist, Wherapy’s Philip Andersson looks at the causes of depression unique to young women.

Being the parent of a depressed child can be stressful. Naturally, our main instinct is to solve whatever it is that is causing their depression. But this might not be the right approach. In this episode of Coffee With A Therapist,

Needless to say, depression can hit anyone at any time. But there are some causes of depression that are unique to certain demographics. In this episode of Coffee With A Therapist, Wherapy’s Philip Andersson discusses the causes of depression unique to men.

In this episode of Coffee With A Therapist, Wherapy’s therapist, Philip Andersson talks about how falling in love the wrong way can leave you depressed. 

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With news headlines on climate change getting all the more grim, it’s perfectly understandable that people have developed anxiety about the fate of the world.

In this week’s episode of Coffee With A Therapist,

Having mixed feelings for someone you’re in a relationship with is to some extent more normal than you can imagine.

In this episode of Coffee With A Therapist, psychotherapist and founder of Wherapy,