Mental Wellbeing

Back in the 70s & 80s children and teenagers seemed to be more resilient than the current generation of future adults. Is it my imagination because I’m now older, a product of being a teenager in the 70s? Or are

Are you self-absorbed, temperamental, prone to drama and at times feel helpless and hopeless? Do your moods change quickly when you are not appreciated, or your needs are not met by your partner, resulting in you feeling angry, ashamed, depressed,

As we mark World Bipolar Day on March 30, we wanted to raise awareness of this troubling mental illness and explain more about what it is, what causes it and what help is available. What is it? Bipolar disorder is

Does your partner undermine your confidence, put you down, crush your spirit, make you feel small, use sly jokes, criticise, blame or intimidate you? Are you often treading on emotional eggshells, doubting your own integrity, feel like you are kept

Do you believe you need to work hard, be successful and achieve to feel accepted and appreciated? Are you afraid of failure and worry about how you’re perceived? Like the proverbial social chameleon, do you adapt your life, beliefs and

Do you have a strong sense of right and wrong? Are you picky, judgemental, opinionated and impatient? And whilst you may be highly critical of other people, are you in fact much harder on yourself? Do you believe you are

When you experience something unfamiliar, frustrating or uncomfortable, do you find yourself overwhelmed by negative thoughts and a feeling that you are losing control? You could be battling a large workload or university deadlines, feeling anxious about a visit to

Want to explore a change of career, start a new relationship, expand your business or make life more exciting? But, instead of pushing forward with big changes, you find yourself stuck in a rut, unsure which direction to take? Unclear

Are feelings of unworthiness and self-hatred limiting your life? Do you hide your real self, or sabotage situations and opportunities because you don’t feel you deserve to be happy? If this sounds familiar, then read on… ‘To be yourself in

As last year comes to an end and the new year begins, we often look back with some level of criticism at what we’ve accomplished and set New Year’s resolutions – exercise more, eat well, dry January, change jobs, ditch

Most people have at some point bought a raffle or lottery ticket, placed a bet on a horse at the Grand National or had a go at a slot machine. You might be one of the regular weekly lottery buyers

Back in March we entered the unknown territory of Covid-19 restrictions. Going into isolation and the first lockdown changed our world overnight. Those who could, worked from home, schools, colleges and universities closed with children being home schooled. Stepping out

I’m a woman on a mission when I’m out shopping, especially in supermarkets.  I like to get in, pick, pay and get out as quickly as possible. The whole concept of superstores with bright lights, shopping trolleys, screaming kids and

BOTTLES? NOBODY SAID ANYTHING ABOUT BOTTLES JUST THAT THE SMOOTH TASTE OF ALCOHOL WAS HARMLESS FUN! My stomach is a Benetton advert of various shades of alcoholic grape juice and spirts – It is even beginning to look a little

Have you ever stopped to think about how resilient you really are? You’re most likely too busy juggling home, children, career and attempting to establish some form of work-life balance to notice.   “Resilience is a precious skill. People who have

We have all at some point experienced situations we believe we are unable to deal with because we feel they are beyond our realm of coping mechanism. They can leave us feeling vulnerable or afraid and when our self-confidence is

I was traveling on the London underground and sat opposite me was a mother with her son of about 7 or 8 years old. I witnessed the following conversation: Son – I was upset at school today mummy Mother –

Remembrance Day, originally set to remember the Great War dead, is a reminder of all those who lost their lives in battle. What about the men and women that survived? Some have carried the physical, emotional and psychological scars of

Having your child flagged-up as potentially being on the Autism Spectrum is not something a parent wants to hear from the nursery or primary school they attend. The suggestion of a CAMHS referral (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) fills