Mental Wellbeing

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 –

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

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