What are the symptoms of depression?
Depression varies from person to person, but there are some common signs and symptoms. It’s important to remember that these symptoms can be part of life’s normal lows. But the more symptoms you have, the stronger they are, and the longer they’ve lasted—the more likely it is that you’re dealing with depression. 10 common symptoms […]
Stress At Work & Mental Health Awareness
In the UK, the pressures of a demanding work culture is perhaps the most pressing challenge in relation to mental health and the general population. Increased working hours are having an important effect on the lifestyle of a huge number of people, which is likely to be damaging to their mental health and general attitude. […]
Blog | Experiencing Anxiety?
Anxiety is a normal, unpleasant, part of life, and it can affect us all in different ways and at different times. This is different to stress, as stress might come and go as the external factor causing it (be it a work, relationship or money problems, etc.) can change frequently, anxiety is something that can […]
Blog | Summer’s Effect on Mental Health
How have you been feeling through the recent hot weather? The hot weather does more than affect your physical health, it can also have an effect on your mental health and well being. As temperatures generally been getting higher, studies show that people have found it more difficult To experience certain positive emotions like happiness […]
Blog | Bipolar Awareness
Bipolar disorder, previously known as manic depression, is a mental disorder that causes periods of depression and periods of elevated mood. The elevated mood is significant and is known as mania or hypomania, depending on its severity. What are the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder? Symptoms of mania and hypomania include: increased energy, activity […]
Blog | Autism in Adults
Autism is a developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others Symptoms may include: Significant problems developing nonverbal communication skills, such as eye-to-eye gazing and facial expressions. Problems starting and ending conversations Lack of interest in sharing enjoyment, interests, or achievements with other people. Appear shy or rude May struggle to see someone else […]
Blog | Symptoms of Postnatal Depression
Postnatal depression can affect women in different ways. It can start at any point in the first year after giving birth. Many women feel a bit down, tearful or anxious in the first few weeks after giving birth. This is often called the “baby blues” and is so common that it’s considered normal. The “baby […]
Blog | Am I fussy about food or do I have an eating disorder?
With this year’s Eating Disorder Awareness Week just around the corner (26 February to 4 March), it’s a good time to be asking this question. There will be a lot of information available locally and nationally. However, it can all be quite confusing. It’s helpful to think about the difference between an eating problem and […]
Blog | Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & the Causes
There are many different events that can cause PTSD, these include: serious road accidents violent personal assaults, such as sexual assault, mugging or robbery prolonged sexual abuse, violence or severe neglect witnessing violent deaths armed forces being held hostage terrorist attacks natural disasters, such as severe floods, earthquakes or tsunamis PTSD can develop immediately after someone experiences […]
Blog | Parenting a Teenager
Many parents worry their teen’s preoccupation with the glowing white screen in their hands is something similar to an addiction, whereas lots of teens get frustrated with their parents’ unwillingness to understand how important their phone is to their social lives. Worried your teen is on their phone too much? Talk to a family therapist […]