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Weekly Roundup: Ending sports stigma, the impact of boarding schools and helping kids deal with anxiety
It’s really positive to see so many campaigns cropping up on social media that are designed to help end mental health stigma — especially those
Virtual exposure.
Virtual exposure. We can not be who we are not We can not have what we can not reach We can not be full when
Therapy can be Mother’s little helper.
Therapy can be a Mother’s little helper. It is universally accepted that being a teenager is often painful and tough but what about
Weekly Roundup: Making payments difficult, selfies and prioritising the mental health of young people
This week we’re taking a look at some of the top stories about mental health that are affecting each and every one of us. The
Learning about dyslexia
Making sense of feeling upside down, back to front & inside out Many people do not realise that therapists and counsellors can provide
Opening up and coming Out LTBG Affirmative
Opening up and coming out Affirmative counselling or therapy for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people can help if you are feeling stressed, depressed or
Weekly Roundup: How to talk about mental health issues and when really is the best time for therapy?
Welcome to our roundup of mental health news, this week we’re sharing some simple resources from Metro about how to talk about your mental health
Why Has There Been a 200% Increase in Young People Seeking Help for Exam Stress?
A recent report by the NSPCC has revealed that the number of young people in Britain seeking counselling specifically over exam stress has increased by
The Future of Mental Health After the General Election
After a shock narrow majority win, we are now facing five years under a Conservative government. So what does this mean for mental health? To
Stress and Anxiety – A chemical response that we can master
I work as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and I have witnessed an increase in anxiety issues with my clients. Anxiety affects each and every one
Why are children experiencing stress and anxiety in record numbers? And what can be done?
10% of children and young people (aged 5-16 years) have a clinically diagnosable mental health problem, yet 70% of children and adolescents who experience mental
Breath Based Body Scan
This body scan will allow you to place particular emphasis on the sensations of breathing as you guide your awareness through the whole body. Now
Mindfulness or Being Present: A technique to alleviate prolonged anxiety.
In this article, I am giving you a summary of the benefits of introducing Mindfulness practice into your life. I suggest that a daily practice
New Mental Health Campaign Launched
A new campaign has been launched by the charity Time to Change in order to stop the media from depicting depression with a ‘head-in-hands’ image.
Nurse – With Paul Whitehouse
Paul Whitehouse’s recent show Nurse shone a light on the world of psychiatric care and more generally mental health, following the titular character’s experiences as