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Depression and relationships

Depression and relationships

by The Spark Counselling | May 18, 2016 | counselling resources, couples, couples and individuals, mental health, Mental Health Awareness Week, relationships, tips

Depression and relationships: Mental Health Awareness Week The second of our articles for Mental Health Awareness Week focuses on the challenges faced by partners, carers and family in helping a loved one through depression. It includes advice for those helping a...
5 ways to good mental health

5 ways to good mental health

by The Spark Counselling | May 13, 2016 | counselling resources, counsellor, couples, couples and individuals, mental health, tips

Nearly 60% of calls to our Relationship Helpline services are from individuals experiencing mental health issues. According to figures from the Office for National Statistics in 2015, nearly 10 million adults in the UK are diagnosed with a mental illness each year....

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