As we reflect on the highs and lows of World Mental Health Day 2018 (held on 10 October), it's always a chance to analyse how close UK society is to a
Talking Therapy for Carers
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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
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 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
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
Black Friday and the Psychology of What We Buy
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[caption id="attachment_1327" align="aligncenter" width="570"] Do you need these new purchases, or were you lured by marketing campaigns like Black Fr
Disclosing a Mental Health Issue at Work: When and How to Do It
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[caption id="attachment_1404" align="aligncenter" width="569"] Are you worried about being judged by your employers if you talk about mental health? D
Easy Back to School Tips
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[caption id="attachment_1266" align="aligncenter" width="574"] Back to school, with a new term ahead.[/caption]
The back to school routine can be a
Rare Disease and Not Being Heard by Your GP
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[caption id="attachment_1287" align="aligncenter" width="572"] Are you struggling to explain your illness to your GP?[/caption]
Living with a rare