Christmas is often portrayed as a time of joy, cheer, and togetherness. However, for some people, it can be a source of stress, anxiety, and even...
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Anxious children – make sure you avoid these five common mistakes.
When our children suffer with overwhelming anxiety it can be very hard. Their distress causes us distress and our desire is to immediately reduce...
Promoting exercise for positive mental health? Here’s why it’s not inclusive, and it may also be wrong.
Promoting exercise for positive mental health? Here's why it's not inclusive, and it may also be wrong. Let’s be clear. I’m not saying that exercise...
Reasons why therapy/counselling may not work
Therapy can be a very effective way to improve mental health and wellbeing but it’s not instant. It takes time and commitment. Additionally, there...
Being physically strong doesn’t mean you’re mentally strong
Let’s be clear, I’m not sporty. Anyone who knows me knows that. I have no desire to complete any physical challenges to prove myself. To be...
No time to relax? Here’s what you’re missing out on…
When I talk about the importance of relaxing for positive mental wellbeing I often hear cynical laughter. Time to relax? What planet are you on...
Mental Health – the 3 worst things you can say to yourself
How often do we find that our worst critic is ourselves? I don’t know about you but I say some horrible stuff to myself at times. Quite frankly, I’m...
Can CBT be Harmful?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a generally safe and effective form of therapy, it’s very unlikely to have caused you any emotional damage....
5 Biggest misconceptions about Mental Health
5 biggest misconceptions around mental health There are a wide range of misconceptions around mental health which contribute to the stigma and...
Not everyone likes Christmas and that’s okay
Christmas is often portrayed as a time of joy, cheer, and togetherness. However, for some people, it can be a source...
Anxious children – make sure you avoid these five common mistakes.
When our children suffer with overwhelming anxiety it can be very hard. Their distress causes us distress and our...
Promoting exercise for positive mental health? Here’s why it’s not inclusive, and it may also be wrong.
Promoting exercise for positive mental health? Here's why it's not inclusive, and it may also be wrong. Let’s be...