Virtual reality can be highly effective as a therapy tool.
A study at Newcastle University has found that immersive virtual reality programs can b
Mental Health in Rural Communities
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Some rural idylls can leave you cut off from mental health support.
If you’re lucky enough to live in the countryside, you’ll know it can lite
Family Break-Ups at Christmas
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Did you know that Christmas is a peak time for couples to end their relationships? The most wonderful time of the year for some can be a time of famil
Ways to Support a Friend with Antenatal and Postnatal Depression
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Having a baby is a life-changing event, but it isn’t plain sailing. Along with the usual ups and downs of new parenthood, and the hormone-charged â€
Why the Phrase ‘A Little Bit OCD’ is Damaging
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Have you ever heard someone describe themselves, or someone they know, as ‘a little bit OCD’? Thought so. This phrase has become a lazy way for pe
Understanding a BPD Diagnosis
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Borderline Personality Disorder (known as BPD) is a little-known mental health condition that affects approximately 1% of people in the UK. Sufferers
De-bunking the Myths About Seeing a Psychologist
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Deciding to see a psychologist is a positive step forward for your wellbeing and mental health, but it may take you a while to make that initial conta
University Mental Health Provision: Safeguard Our Students
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Young people's mental health is in the spotlight with good reason, and the last few years has seen a particular focus on mental health at university.
Helicopter Parenting and How to Avoid It
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Recent research published in the journal Developmental Psychology has fuelled the argument that helicopter parenting – metaphorically hovering above
Gaming Disorder: Genuine Addiction or Media Hype?
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When the World Health Organisation added gaming disorder to the latest edition of its International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), widespread me