Whether you’re a young carer or an older carer, you will find caring takes its toll on your mental health over time. As a carer, you are constantly
Small Ways to Help Someone with Alzheimer’s
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As the British public reels at the news that entertainment legend Dame Barbara Windsor has been living with Alzheimer’s for four years, it’s a rem
EMDR – How and Why Does It Work?
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EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, was developed in 1987 by psychologist Francine Shapiro. Whilst on a walk, she realised that mo
The ‘Spoon Theory’ in Chronic Illness
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You may have heard of the ‘spoon theory’, used by some people with chronic illnesses or disabilities to describe their day-to-day lives, and you m
What is Learned Helplessness?
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[caption id="attachment_1440" align="aligncenter" width="570"] Learned helplessness can make you feel more isolated and trapped than ever before.[/cap
International Women’s Day: Five Female Psychologists to Know
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[caption id="attachment_1432" align="aligncenter" width="557"] Celebrate these great female psychologists who made a difference.[/caption]
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What is a Panic Attack, and How Can You Treat It?
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[caption id="attachment_1421" align="aligncenter" width="600"] A panic attack can make you feel trapped and afraid. Learn how to cope with panic attac
Terror Levels and Anxiety in Children
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[caption id="attachment_1398" align="aligncenter" width="568"] Tributes at London Bridge after the 2017 terror attack. Credit: ChiralJon, via Flickr (
Why is Happiness Fleeting?
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At the weekend, I was listening to James Rhodes’s brilliant new album, ‘Fire on all sides’ - what a masterpiece. To say he has talent is the und
Understanding Trauma and its Effects: Holocaust Memorial Day
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[caption id="attachment_1368" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Understanding trauma through a visit to a concentration camp: how many of us try to pro