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Stress

Do you feel lonely at Christmas? How to ease those feelings
Depression
6 Mins
December 4, 2023

Christmas isn't a joyful time for everyone; feelings of loneliness can intensify as we compare our situation to others enjoying the holidays. With this article, we hope to help you ease those feelings of loneliness.

Stress management tips
Awareness Days
6 Mins
October 30, 2023

Feeling stressed from time to time is normal and nothing to be ashamed of. If feelings of stress aren’t dealt with, they can pile up and take a toll on our physical and mental health.

How to recognise when a worry or negative thought spirals into a mental health issue
Anxiety
7 Mins
October 23, 2023

We all worry about things from time to time, but what about when those worries start taking over your life? We explore signs that your mental health may be affected by a worry or negative thought spiral.

Why it’s important to make time for self-reflection
Awareness Days
5 mins
October 2, 2023

This week is National Work Life Week, a campaign led by the charity, Working Families, to get people talking about wellbeing at work and work-life balance.

Managing stress caused by major life events
Stress
7 Mins
September 11, 2023

Major life events are significant moments in our lives which often bring drastic change. When we undergo a major life event, we may face a prolonged period of stress which can be harder to navigate.

Intrusive thoughts vs impulsive thoughts and how to manage them
Anxiety
6 Mins
August 28, 2023

Intrusive thoughts are thoughts, images, urges or doubts that happen spontaneously and randomly. They’re often repetitive, so you may experience the same kind of thought over and over. Learn more in this blog.

What is parental burnout and how do I manage it?
Perinatal
6 Mins
August 7, 2023

Parenting is stressful at the best of times, but the summer holidays can be especially challenging. Here are some tips for how to cope with stress and burnout as a parent.

Social anxiety and phone calls
Anxiety
5 Mins
July 3, 2023

For many of us, picking up the phone and chatting with friends is an effortless and enjoyable thing to do. But for people with social anxiety, it can be about as fun as falling into a bed of stinging nettles.

How hiding your sexuality can impact your mental health
Awareness Days
6 Mins
June 5, 2023

June is PRIDE month; a celebration that reminds us to be proud of who we are, no matter who we love or how we identify.

How can the news affect anxiety?
Anxiety
5 Mins
May 8, 2023

Sometimes, the news can feel overwhelming, whether that’s down to disaster headlines that are designed to suck us in, or the sheer volume of information that comes our way.

What is high-functioning anxiety?
Anxiety
7 Mins
May 1, 2023

High-functioning anxiety isn’t a formal diagnosis, rather it’s a way that anxiety can manifest itself. However, that doesn’t mean that it’s not a serious issue with real consequences on your mental health.

How to stop ‘people-pleasing’ and set healthy boundaries
Stress
8 Mins
April 24, 2023

While ‘people-pleasing’ sounds like it should be a positive thing (who doesn’t love making people feel good?), it can actually be problematic.