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What Are Post-Holiday Blues? How Do You Overcome Them?
For many people, the holiday season is a time of excitement and anticipation. But for some, it can be a hard time where people experience loneliness and sadness. Either way, it’s a time of heightened emotions. After the holidays have come to a close and you return to...
What Is A Circadian Rhythm? How Does It Affect Sleep?
Circadian rhythms are present across many forms of life, and humans are no exception. These rhythms, or cycles, regulate many of the body’s functions, such as our sleep. They are influenced by various factors, which, at times, can result in disruptions and other...
What Are The Different Types Of Stress?
Stress is a very common reaction to both internal and external challenges. Rare is the adult who does not experience some form of stress at least once a week. Therefore, the important questions are: What type of stress are you experiencing, how does it affect you, and...
Can Marriage Counselling Help My Relationship?
Marriage counselling is extremely valuable, whether you’re a newlywed who wants to work towards a long and fulfilling marriage or are experiencing difficulties with a partner you’ve been with for many years. Contrary to popular belief, this form of counselling is not...
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...
Discussing Mental Health With Your Partner: Tips and Guidance
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...