[caption id="attachment_2013" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Perinatal mental health is a growing concern.[/caption]
New research from the Royal Co
Why Hoarding Can Be a Psychological Issue (and how to get help)
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Extreme hoarding can cause distress and danger to the sufferer and those around them.
It may seem like a quirk of someone’s personality, or a si
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€
How to Combat Impostor Syndrome
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Impostor syndrome is not a recognised psychiatric disorder in its own right, but is acknowledged by psychologists and psychiatrists as a legitimate is
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]
As Inter
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
How the Media Should Report Mental Health Stories
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[caption id="attachment_1320" align="aligncenter" width="570"] Think before you publish that story or documentary.[/caption]
On Monday, the Virgin
Is creativity boosted by depression or personality traits or both?
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Is creativity boosted by depression or personality traits or both?
A Swedish study carried out in 2012 suggested depressed individuals might have th
Practical Steps for Preventing Suicide in a Mental Health Crisis
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According to the Mental Health Foundation, 4,400 people in the United Kingdom end their life by suicide each year (at the time of writing, August