Forest Bathing: Not Just a Wellness Fad

You may have seen a lot in the media about forest bathing, the latest wellness trend to hit the UK. In recent years we’ve become accustomed to hygge (a Danish and Norwegian word for cosiness and warm feelings, usually through spending time with family and friends) and... read more »

Parity of Esteem for Mental and Physical Health Services: Are We Making Progress?

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 achieving equality between mental and physical health provision. Known as parity of esteem, uniting these two branches of health... read more »

Black Friday and the Psychology of What We Buy

Do you need these new purchases, or were you lured by marketing campaigns like Black Friday, and clever displays? 24th November has long been... read more »

Chronic illness has secrets

Chronic illness has secrets Chronic illness has secrets Chronic illness has secrets. These secrets often don't get aired by the daylight. Most people with a chronic illness or rare disease struggle with daily life. Those struggles are usually hidden from the... read more »

Achieving Goals in Five Simple Steps

Be determined and get that action plan in order. Ever wondered why some people are better than others at achieving goals? Achieving your goals is not... read more »