Does everyone look forward to spring? The change of season for many people is a potential mood booster. There’s the obvious appeal of brighter days and warmer weather. Getting out of bed is a little easier when it’s not dark and cold. Despite the potential excitement of Christmas, the winter […]
Mental Health
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When December comes around and a shiny new year is on the horizon that’s when we start to dream about how it will all be different. You imagine that you’ll take up new hobbies, get up early, start exercising, lose weight and sleep better. Everything will change for the better. […]
Imagine the perfect festive season. You feel relaxed and happy as you enjoy your preferred festive traditions whether they’re long walks or hours watching the Christmas edition of your favourite sitcom. Sounds great, doesn’t it? Now how do you feel about the Christmas you’ll actually be celebrating? Whether you’re spending […]
You should feel on top of the world. Everyone is expecting great things from you. All that hard work and practice is going to pay off as you show them how good you are. Instead, you feel short of breath, sweaty and a bit tired. You try to refocus, but […]
What do you do if your partner is out with friends for the night? Hope that they’re having a great time and look forward to chatting with them the following day? Obsessively press refresh on their social media accounts in case they’re cheating on you. Or feel relief that you’ve […]
In the age of the internet, bullying isn’t just for the playground. Ever posted something on social media and endured what seems like endless negative comments? Or been the butt of every joke in a WhatsApp group? You’re a victim of cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is something experienced by all age groups. […]
What were your expectations for the summer of 2021? A month or so back we were progressing well along with the roadmap. It seemed pretty certain that everything would be able to reopen on 21 June. So how did you feel when you heard that Freedom Day was going to […]
Feeling shy and a bit anxious about taking part in a social activity isn’t unusual. However, social anxiety takes things much further. It’s not just being nervous because you have to give a presentation at work; the condition impacts on taking part in everyday activities. Individuals with social anxiety have […]
How have you coped with the past year? Lockdown has had a major impact on the mental health of the nation. Around two-thirds of adults have reported concerns about the way COVID-19 has negatively affected their emotional health and wellbeing. Furthermore, an estimated 10 million people will need new or […]