What is Anxiety?: More Than Just One Disorder We talk about anxiety so much as a singular entity, it is easy to forget that this is just an umbrella term for lots of different mental health disorders which can affect people. Generalised anxiety disorder, PTSD and Phobias are just some of the types of anxiety…
The Lasting Impact of Coronavirus With the economy predicted to bounce back by the end of 2021 and many people recovering from the illness after a few weeks, it can seem like much of the impact of coronavirus is short-lived. However, for thousands of people across the UK, there is a severe and long-lasting impact…
Protecting Your Child’s Mental Health at School Post-Lockdown A survey on parents showed widespread concern about the mental health impact of Covid-19 on children. With lockdown forcing children out of education early and back into the home, many students are lost, confused and concerned over their health and educational future. And with the government taking…
Managing Your Health Anxiety During Coronavirus When we talk about anxiety, we are typically using an umbrella term for a wide range of mental health issues. Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) may be what you usually think of as anxiety, as it tends to refer to a person’s constant worrying and concern. But there are other…
How to Handle Your Mental Health Post-Lockdown Lockdown has been a stressful time for many of us, with mental health helplines being swamped with hundreds of calls. Health anxiety, depression and loneliness has sunk in during our time away from the rest of the world. We may now face each day with worries we didn’t…
Coping with Health Anxiety Most of us worry about our physical health on some level, but hypochondria can send some people diving under their duvets and locking themselves away from the world. So, if we are too afraid to leave our house, then how we expect to meet with a therapist – who can help…
5 Things You Need to Know About Anxiety Ever feel like you are overly anxious? Or perhaps you are concerned someone close to you is facing a form of anxiety. Either way, it’s best to know all the facts if you want to ensure you support them or find the right support for yourself. In…
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…
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…
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…