If something’s been sitting with you, we’re here to support you. This Movember, discover what every man needs to know about their mental health and emotional wellbeing....
There’s a fine line between worry, OCD, and health anxiety. Here, our experts explain the difference and when it’s time to seek help....
Sleep and mental health are closely connected. Join us as we explore the relationship between sleep and mental health with one of our consultant psychiatrists....
Can GLP-1 medications affect your mental health? Learn how Ozempic and Mounjaro interact with the gut-brain axis, and when to seek help for mood changes....
AI anxiety and fear of becoming obsolete are hitting professionals hard. Get advice on AI & mental health, plus 6 ways to build resilience....
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) doesn't just cause bloating - it directly impacts mental health. Discover how SIBO triggers anxiety and depression....
What is emotional security, why does it matter & how do you build it? A whole-person guide to the science, the benefits, and 8 ways to feel more secure....
What's the link between chronic stress, inflammation and mental health? We explain how to decode what your body is trying to tell you....
EMDR is a trauma reprocessing technique. This effective tool treats trauma and distressing memories. What is EMDR? How does it help? We explain....
Shyness vs social anxiety - we explore the differences between the two, and how an individual can overcome social anxiety disorder with actionable tips....
If you have just given birth or will be giving birth in future, it’s common to wonder about perinatal mental health problems, especially if you have had issues with mental health in the past. Here, we take a look at postnatal OCD and issues that can arise after giving birth....
Anxiety is a mental and physical response to unfamiliar or stressful situations. Everyone experiences anxiety differently. Anxiety triggers (the thing that causes an anxious response) vary from person to person and they may respond to these triggers in different ways. Here, we take a look at how to deal with anxiety effectively. ...
We take a look at how to calm anxiety and stress – two words that we hear quite often in today’s world, whether it is in the media or in conversations with friends, family or colleagues. On the surface, it might seem like we are in the midst of an anxiety epidemic; however, that may not necessarily be the case...
Postnatal anxiety and perinatal mental health problems refer to those experienced by mothers during or after pregnancy. According to the NHS, perinatal mental health problems affect up to 27% of new and expectant mums, making this a relatively common issue. Fortunately, there are resources available to help with pregnancy-related mental health issues, as well as many things that you can do at home to help yourself. ...
Around 750,000 people in the UK are living with severe OCD that impacts everyday life. The misinformation and portrayal of this condition in the media can lead a person who suffers from OCD to feel alienated, frustrated and misunderstood. Here, we take a look at the myths and explain what OCD really is....
Perinatal mental illnesses affect 10 to 20% of women during pregnancy or in the first year after giving birth. In this blog post, we explore the different perinatal mental health issues that new mothers may face, as well as the causes, how to help, and more. ...
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been felt all over the world, from the physical to the emotional and mental. What’s happening in the world at the moment is a lot for anyone to process. A recent report from the Red Cross Life after lockdown: Tackling loneliness among those left behind, has found that 41% of UK adults report feeling lonelier since lockdown, up from 1 in 5 before, and a third of adults haven’t had a meaningful conversation in the last week. Read on to find out what to do if you feel lonely. ...
Prior to the lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, there were over 8.2 million cases of diagnosed anxiety in the UK. Now, however, there are likely to be many more, what with the restrictions, lack of social interactions, and disruption to normal life experienced throughout lockdown. If you’ve noticed a change in your mental health and you’re not sure what it could be, here are seven signs to help you identify if your symptoms relate to anxiety....
If you’re a parent or caregiver, you probably won’t be a stranger to temper tantrums and bad behaviour in children. Most young children will express themselves by crying, shouting or even throwing objects when they don’t get what they want. If you find that your child’s misbehaviour happens without cause, becomes unreasonably frequent or unsafe for them or other children or adults around them, including yourself, then you may need to consider that there is an underlying issue which is causing them to act out....
Hey – yes, you! How are you coping today? Did you know that three quarters of us have felt so stressed we’ve felt overwhelmed or unable to cope? And it’s no wonder with the busy lives we lead; it’s not uncommon to be juggling work, relationships, family, friends, money, commitments, keeping a home running and more. Life brings with it stresses in many forms and intensities. There’s no doubt life can be challenging at times and we all experience this in one way or another. ...