The Differences Between Depression and Anxiety When we discuss our mental health, the first two issues that come to mind are most probably depression and anxiety; whether that’s separately or as a pair. ‘Depression and anxiety’ is a common phrase, so it’s no surprise that it can get confusing for people to differentiate one from…
The Reality of Postpartum Depression Depression is one of the leading mental health issues in the world. At any one time, the World Health Organisation estimates that 4% of the world’s population (around 300 million people) suffer from depression. Even though this is a staggering statistic many people may not know about postpartum- the depression…
Students and Their Mental Health Mental health issues can affect anyone of any age or gender, but according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, approximately one in five people aged between 13 and 18 live with mental health problems. And what’s even more alarming is that 75% of people who suffer from mental health…
Dry January: the Impact of Alcoholism on Mental Health Dry January might just be the solution to cutting down on your alcohol consumption. There are many reasons as to why the next person drinks; whether it’s to forget about their worries, have fun with their friends, to celebrate or as a way of relaxing. These…
3 Ways to Manage Debt-Related Stress The pressures of Christmas can elicit money worries in all of us, but for some, they suffer from these stresses all year round. Mortgages, for instance, are a form of debt, but most of us keep up with our mortgage payments and see them as a way of keeping…
Top Tips for Making 2020 a Better Year for Your Mental Health 1 in 4 people suffer from mental health issues a year. It’s also likely that you will or already have faced mental health issues yourself. Events such as death, strained relationships and even education, amongst other reasons, can cause the stirring of these…
The Importance of Recognising Mental Health in the Workplace Nearly 1 in 7 people experience mental health problems in the workplace, and this can be for a number of reasons. Outside influences can impact your work, as well as bullying in the workplace and pressure to meet deadlines. Whatever the cause of an employees mental…
Five Ways to Overcome Seasonal Affective Disorder in Winter Winter is seen as a season full of joy and happiness with Christmas lights, presents and family celebrations that get us through the bitter cold days. But, for others, winter only brings an onslaught of depression which leaves them locked up inside their home. Seasonal Affective…
Tips to Starting the New Year with a Better Outlook You may have heard of the phrase ‘new year, new me’; but, you don’t have to put this kind of pressure on yourself to boost your mental health in 2020. There are several simple steps that you can take to guarantee that you start the…
Keeping Stress Down at Christmas Christmas films give a rose-tinted view of the festive season; days filled with Xmas films, couples having snowball fights and families reenacting nativity scenes. But this is not always the case. For many, the festive period can be stressful as they worry about money, presents and visiting the family in…