Have you ever wondered about links between LGBTQIA+ & mental health?
Mental health problems can affect anyone at any time in their life. According to Mind 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year in England, these can be things like anxiety, depression, self-harm, alcohol & drug abuse and suicidal thoughts. LGBTQIA+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer […]
OCD Checking Rituals
Have I checked it, was it locked? Did I check that I checked that I checked it? I will check it again. Many people have battled with these thoughts and fears over numerous situations throughout their lives. Have you ever gone out of the house and had that sense of dread that you left the […]
Mindful or Mind Full?
Living in today’s chaotic and stressful world, especially with a pandemic affecting most of the world’s population never has it been more important to rest and recharge our minds and look after our mental wellbeing. Until doing a course recently, I never realised what mindfulness was and how it could help me lower my stress […]
Relaxing Your Mind & Body
We all have issues and problems in our lives and sometimes they can be overwhelming. It is always important to be able to relax and switch off to allow you to recharge your batteries. There are lots of different ways to relax, some work best for the mind others for the body. Some techniques will […]
Lockdown Sleep Problems
In these challenging times, people are concerned about the risks of the Covid 19 infection, they feel isolated, restricted on what they are able to do, lonely, and worried about the future. As a result, sleeping patterns are often disrupted. Increased Stress Levels Many people are experiencing stress and anxiety because of the uncertainty Covid […]
Support for Young People – Lisa’s Story
In these current times of lockdown and increased social isolation, it’s understandable that many people’s mental health has taken a downturn. Lisa is a 15-year-old girl who was, like many, this year going into her last school year and preparing for her GCSEs. Lisa suffered now and again with bouts of anxiety and depression, related […]