Finding Sunlight: The Importance of Sun for Our Mental Health Sunlight is essential for boosting Vitamin D in the body, keeping our body clock in check and preventing the onset of depressive disorders like SAD. Without getting enough sunlight, our body can respond negatively, allowing depressive thoughts and feelings to plague our mind. In winter,…
Covid-19: Preparing for Another Tough Year Despite two vaccines being approved for use in the UK, there are still tough months ahead for the millions of people waiting for their injections. Lockdowns, fearmongering, changing news and opposing views affect people’s mental health and stability during this pandemic. Our anxiety can spiral out of control, making…
Are You More At Risk of Suffering SAD this Winter? You may have heard of the phrase ‘winter blues’ before. People often use this to refer to depression over winter. However, this phrase waters-down the harsh reality SAD is for the 1 in 3 people suffer from SAD annually. The true term for this shift…
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…
Why Lockdown Feels Like A Bereavement How are you coping with the lockdown? Are you starting to feel lonely now that you cannot see your nearest and dearest? This is entirely understandable, especially if you thrive off of the company of others or are not able to maintain relationships that you were very much committed…
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…