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Why Am I Self-Destructive & What Does It Mean?
Mental health is a complex element of our lives and needs to be cared for, just like your physical health. Self-destructive behaviour may be a symptom or sign of broader mental health issues and should therefore be handled with care and self-compassion. In this post,...
Recovering From Covid’s Lockdown and Isolation
In recent years, the entire world has shared an experience of isolation, sickness and uncertainty. Many people have had periods where they’ve gone weeks without seeing another face and months without continuing their normal life patterns. At this point, the feeling of...
How to Talk to Your Partner About Mental Health
Mental illnesses are a common affliction that affects approximately 1 in 4 people in England. So conversations about experiences, symptoms, treatments, triggers, and how to support someone affected should be just as common. But due to the stigma surrounding mental...
How can relationship counselling help?
It is normal to go through ups and downs in relationships. Even if things don't feel like they are going well there is always a way forward to work through any issues in that special relationship. Many associate relationship counselling with a crisis event. However,...
What is World Obesity Day & When is it?
It is World Obesity Day on Thursday 4th March 2021. The purpose of World Obesity Day is to encourage practical solutions to help people achieve and maintain a healthy weight, have successful treatment and work to reverse the obesity crisis. To raise awareness of the...
Supporting Family Health During Lockdown
Not many of us were prepared for the challenges we have faced over the past year and how crucial it is to support family health during lockdown. How our lives have changed would have been beyond comprehension in February 2020, but here we all are a year on, still...
Is My Child Normal & Should Their Behaviour Concern Me?
Being a parent can be a daunting experience. Children can present us with many challenges. Sometimes, things that they do can lead to parental worry or concern. Kids do not come with a 'How to Parent' manual, so sometimes parents can be left feeling uncertain about...
What’s The Difference Between A Psychologist & A Psychiatrist?
Understanding the Differences: Psychiatrist vs Psychologist Psychologists and psychiatrists are both professionals who deal with mental health, but many people don't realise they are actually quite different. This article will explore how both can help and guide you...
Mental Health Hotline for World Mental Health Day
On world mental health day Select Psychology will run a Mental Health Hotline to give people a chance to speak to a trained professional about their concerns. Thursday 10th October 9am-1pm, the clinic will do away with its usual consultation appointments to...
What is Alzheimers & How To Cope With It
It isn’t the news anybody wants. When you’re faced with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis it can be difficult to know what to do or where to turn. Our blog for World Alzheimer's Day explores more what can be done to help someone coping with Alzheimer's. It can be a very scary...
What Are Intrusive Thoughts & How To Spot Them
Intrusive thoughts are not often talked about due to their taboo nature. However if you are having them they can be extremely distressing. Intrusive thoughts are thoughts that pop into your mind and can often make you imagine the worst thing possible. They are...
How to Help Someone With Bulimia
Bulimia is an extremely serious eating disorder. If you have a friend or loved one who is struggling with bulimia, it can be difficult to know how you can help them. While it might be a tough topic for you to bring up with them, it’s important for you to let them know...