First Psychology blog

It is shocking to hear the latest statistics on the number of anti-depressants being prescribed in some parts of Scotland, (see http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/news/Scotland-in-the-grip-of.6843890.jp  The fact that around 1 in 10 adults take these medicines says a lot about the pressures of the world we live in, and the number of people struggling with low mood and anxiety (the two often go together). Of course it is easy to leap into a polarised view, seeing anti-depressants as either a panacea for all problems or alternatively a way of avoiding the underlying difficulties we are grappling with. Neither perspective in its extreme is helpful. Anti-depressant medicines are a form of pain relief, and as such have to be used with care and thought. Like any form of pain relief, it is not always sensible to avoid addressing the underlying cause of what is hurting. Yet to ignore the fact that things can sometimes be too painful or difficult to address without anaesthetic, is equally ...

Did you know the average person spends 100,000 hours of their life at work and the job or career that suits you will depend very much on who you are and your strengths and weaknesses? That's a lot of hours and some very good reasons to think about which job or career is right for you. Whether you are already in a career and wish to improve your job satisfaction or are unemployed and looking for work, our qualified coach, Lindsey Burns can help with her new 'coaching for career management package'. Lindsey is offering the package of five specially tailored coaching sessions for career management at our Glasgow and Edinburgh centres. It is priced at a very reasonable £299, which is a saving on the cost of five separate coaching sessions with Lindsey. Special offer Book and pay for the 'coaching for careers management package' before the end of October you will only have to pay £250, giving you an additional saving of £49 on the full package price. Quote BLO...