The Most Important Stories from Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental Health Awareness Week is a chance for others to understand psychological issues. How did you spend Mental Health Awareness Week? Maybe you took part in an event, shared something on... read more »

PTSD and Possible Connections with Immune Disease - Upcoming Research at Christine Tizzard Psychology in 2019

A pilot research study on the link between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and immune conditions, conducted by psychologists at Christine Tizzard Psychology, has been extended to further explore this issue,... read more »

Practical Steps for Preventing Suicide in a Mental Health Crisis

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 2014). Between... read more »

Mindfulness and its role in reducing inflammation

Mindfulness and its role in reducing inflammation in auto immune disease. A recent research study carried out at the University of Wisconsin-Madison found a link between the practice of mindfulness and reduced inflammation in auto immune disease. Conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, sarcoidosis and asthma all feature increased inflammation causing pain and distress. In... read more »