Coping with grief during the festive season…
It’s the season to be jolly…but is it really for everyone? Individuals who are recently bereaved mention the…
Taking drugs for your mental health: the myths and the facts
1 out of every 4 people will experience a mental health problem at some point in their lifetime….
Ready, steady, go… Time to exercise
We all know that engaging in sports is beneficial for physical health. However, this is not the only…
Am I addicted to social media?
I was recently reading an article on Sky news that social media users were encouraged by the Royal…
Messages from the Heart
“Love yourself” and “you cannot love someone else before you learn how to love yourself” are phrases we…
Why do we make so much fuss on breast awareness during ‘Pink October’?
Every October the colour pink shows up in full force. Schools and work places organise a ‘Pink October…
Refilling your cup!
Round the clock care for someone who is terminally sick, or dependent can be very tiring on the…
Time to sleep
When your days are very hectic, going to bed may be the most exciting part of your day….
Trauma and behaviour
Children can find it quite hard to communicate their needs and feelings. Children who have experienced trauma may…
I often experience mood swings. Do I have Bipolar disorder? – Part 2 of 2
In the first part of the blog I gave a brief introduction about Bipolar disorder and how it…
I often experience mood swings. Do I have Bipolar disorder? – Part 1 of 2
It is very common to experience changes in mood; this happens to everyone. However, in Bipolar disorder these…
How often do you laugh?
It is said that on average, people laugh for 6 minutes a day. Does that seem a lot…