Depression is a common mental health condition, but if you believe you might be suffering from this it helps to know what type you may have so you can seek the appropriate treatment. If you are experiencing symptoms of depression after a significant event in life, you could be suffering from something called reactive depression.  Here, we are taking a closer look at reactive depression, the signs and symptoms, the causes and triggers, how it differs from other types of depression, how it is dia

When it comes to therapy, there are so many different variations to choose from, making it difficult to decide what the appropriate type of therapy is for you, and which one is likely to make a real difference for your specific situation.  The terms ‘therapy’ and ‘counselling’ are frequently used interchangeably, but there is a difference, so here, we are demystifying what each of these are and how they can be differentiated. We will also share the qualifications a counsellor or psychotherapist

If you or a loved one has experienced the symptoms of a speech disorder, you may be researching to find out more about what this could be. Dyspraxia is a relatively well-known condition, but you may not have come across verbal dyspraxia before, and it could be useful to understand more about this condition to find out if this could be the cause of you or your loved one’s speech issues. Here, we are taking a closer look at verbal dyspraxia, including the symptoms and signs in children and adults

There are many different therapy options offering a range of benefits, both for those with mental health conditions and anyone who would like to be proactive with their mental health. With so many choices, it can be difficult to decide which type of therapy is right for you, so we aim to demystify some of these options so you can make an informed choice.  You may have heard of the term ‘counselling’ before, and a common type of therapy called Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, otherwise known as CB

When we think of trauma, our mind often goes straight to PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), however trauma can manifest in a number of ways that don’t involve ‘typical’ PTSD reactions. Here, we are taking a closer look at one such reaction to trauma – called Hyper-Independence – to identify how trauma can lead to someone developing this coping mechanism, and what to do if you have spotted the signs in yourself or a loved one.  At Augmentive, we aim to provide holistic, tailored mental healt

PTSD is a complex condition that can be difficult to live with, but it can also be difficult for loved ones who want to help the person suffering. If someone in your life has PTSD and is keeping you at arm’s length emotionally, then gaining further insight into the condition, how it impacts physical and mental health, and the best ways to help a loved one, can make you feel better about the situation.  "PTSD is when a person is exposed to emotional or physical trauma. For example this may be so

Remote working has been a staple for many business structures since the Covid-19 pandemic forced teams to adopt this way of working. With workplaces now returned to their usual day-to-day, a hybrid approach is common. This allows employees the work-life balance benefits of working from home for part of the week without moving to a 100% online model. In this new reality, one of the biggest issues HR teams and managers face today is conflict resolution in hybrid workplaces, and the subsequent men

The benefits of reflexology are often debated. Some think it has the potential to alleviate a number of illnesses, while others believe it’s all about the placebo effect. So… which is true? If you are curious about reflexology and its effectiveness in helping manage the symptoms of depression, we’re answering all your questions – what it is, whether or not it works, if it really does have any mental health benefits, and more. By taking a look at the studies on reflexology, we’re lifting the lid

Never heard of wellbeing washing? The chances are you have come across it many times and didn’t know it. This problematic business practice can be at worst intentional, and at best, simply ignorant. Here, we’re doing a deep dive on wellbeing washing; what it is, why it keeps happening, how to avoid it in your business, how to get your workplace wellbeing spot on, and why real workplace wellbeing is important for the business as well as the individual. At Augmentive, we aim to provide holistic,