Wellbeing blog

Misconceptions about OCD are common - especially the one that it's all about being neat and clean! If we delve into the condition, however, we find there’s much more going on.

ieso's Clinical Partnership Manager, Emily Marshall outlines five things to consider about lockdown lifting and coping mechanisms if you feel anxious about the new pressures that come with this.

Many of us have thoughts we find worrying, confusing and even distressing. In this blog, we explore the three main types of ‘troubling’ thought people have, what’s behind them, and how we can manage them.

Have you ever Googled physical symptoms to find out what they are? Symptoms like racing heart and breathlessness can sometimes have a psychological cause.

We’ve all had plans go astray in the last year. While none of us can control everything that affects the plans we make, we can control how we respond - and we can also work on building our resilience.

Students across the UK are still dealing with a lot of uncertainty. We've asked some ieso therapists, recent students and parents of students for their tips on how to stay well.

Having a positive outlook and being optimistic can be a healthy approach to life. But believing that we should always be – or strive to be – happy, calm, and free of worry can lead to ‘toxic positivity’.

It can be hard to know the right thing to say or do to support a friend or family member who's struggling with their mental health. Here are six practical steps we can take to help them cope.

Perfectionists believe everything they do needs to be faultless, which can have an impact on their life and wellbeing. Managing this involves understanding the link between perfectionism and self esteem.

Here are 10 of the best podcasts around, all picked by members of the ieso team. Some take a lighter perspective on mental health, while others tackle difficulties in more depth.