Presence of Mind Psychology

Anger Management
It is normal to feel anger from time to time. It is a normal healthy emotion. Anger is conveying a
message. Anger is telling us that a situation is upsetting, unjust or threatening. However, it is the
way we respond to and express anger that can cause a problem.

Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal, healthy emotion we all experience from time to time. Normal worry can be
motivating. For some people these anxious feelings don’t go away and can be out of proportion to
the situation. The feelings become excessive, all-consuming and interfere with your daily living.

Depression
Depression is often referred as a mood disorder as it is characterised by a persistent and
overwhelming low mood and/or feeling completely numb.
At some point in our lives, we will feel pain, there will be losses and disappointments and feel low
after having a few rough weeks. In most cases the feelings pass. However, if they continue for
several weeks and cause you considerable distress you may need to seek help.

Bullying
Being bullied is a hurtful experience that can have long-term effects on your mental health.

Self Esteem
People with low self-esteem often feel shame and self-doubt. Shame often underlies low self-
esteem. Those of us with poor self-esteem often have a strong “Internal Critic” – voice in our heads
that judges and criticises us. Perfectionists for example have low self-esteem as they try to perform,
perfect and please others in order to feel worthy.