2020 was tough…that much is obvious. We experienced the biggest global pandemic of a century, people lost their homes, their jobs and even their loved ones. They also lost their ability in many ways to manage and improve their mental health. For me as a psychologist, I found the past …
Distraction and Self-Care – What’s the Difference?
Imagine a scenario in which a person goes to see a therapist for help in dealing with depression/anxiety. The therapist tells them to use self-care by doing whatever makes them feel better: get immersed in a good book; watch a series on Netflix; go for long walks, etc.- with the …
How to Reflect…Without Ruminative Brooding by Chelsea Robin
It may be common ground to propose that we all initially experience ourselves as neutral, objective and separate. This assumption is incorrect and once recognized reflection can occur. Reflection involves recognising we all have bias’ and we are influenced by our genetics, environment and culture. Within a conversation, why did …
Why I’m No Longer Using The Term ‘Co-Production’ – Experiences Of Heavy Metal & Mental Health. Guest Blog Post by Dr Kate Quinn
As a psychologist working in the NHS, we often talk about the idea of ‘co-production’ in the design of services or particular interventions. Basically this means that someone who has used the service or maybe has used it in the past, or a carer of someone who used the service, …
10 Depression Treatment Tips
There are many different depression treatment options out there, but which are the best? Some can even be harmful or do more harm than good. This article looks at different ways of overcoming depressions, including tips about what to do. Whenever you see some sort of depression symptoms in yourself, …
What Natural Remedies Might Help With Anxiety? by Henna Lawrence
Anxiety is a healthy emotion, and we all feel anxious before a test or an interview or making an important decision, it comes along uninvited. The moment it takes the shape of a disorder, it takes a different course, the distress and the overwhelming feelings of fear and terror become …
Children & Death, How Should We Talk To Them About It? by Virginia Veruma
Talking about death often makes adults uncomfortable. In particular, if we have to talk about it with children, we usually tend to deflect or to beat around the bush. These behaviours are a consequence of the adults’ inability to face painful themes, together with the rooted opinion that talking about …
5 Things You Should Add To Your Wind Down Routine – by Krista Harper
Sleep deprivation is a serious problem in the UK; over one-third of Brits say they feel like they don’t get enough sleep. Work, hectic schedules, and worrying about life, in general, keep many people up late or cuts into the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep we should be …
Protecting Your Mental Health After A Serious Injury
It’s normal to be affected by stress, anxiety, depression or another kind of mental health issue after an injury. The trouble is that too many people are worried about talking about it and are, as a result, missing out on the treatment they are entitled to. As a medical broadcaster …
