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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a generally safe and effective form of therapy, it’s very unlikely to have caused you any emotional damage. However, no therapy is perfect and there are some potential drawbacks to CBT. CBT is about challenging your negative...
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5 biggest misconceptions around mental health There are a wide range of misconceptions around mental health which contribute to the stigma and discrimination that stops people from talking about it or seeking help. Here we talk about some of the most common ones....
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Talking about mental health on LinkedIn or social media – is it a yes or a no? Ultimately it’s a personal choice and, as with most things, there are pros and cons. What does research say? A recent study (link here) of job applicants showed that writing...
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How Effective is CBT Self-Help? Would I be better seeing a therapist/counsellor? Many people feel that they need some form of support for their mental health but, for a variety of reasons, they don’t want to speak to a professional face to face. So they may look at...
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Balanced People resources are based on CBT – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. The theory around CBT is that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are interconnected and influence each other. Negative or unhelpful thoughts can contribute to negative emotions and...
