‘No Man is an Island’ – 7 Ways to Stay Connected
The quote ‘no man is an island’ by John Donne, is frequently used to show that in life,…
The body (and) psychotherapy
There’s a general consensus among practitioners and scientists alike regarding the relationship between the body and the mind,…
3 tips on how to recover from emotional invalidation
Emotional invalidation occurs when our thoughts, feelings, or behaviours are either judged, dismissed, minimised, or rejected. Being told…
Understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a complex, long-term disorder marked by extreme fatigue or tiredness that does not improve…
Covid and giving yourself permission to feel
Give yourself permission to feel. Yes, it might sound simple but often to not the most obvious and…
Post Covid Stress Disorder: An Emerging Phenomenon
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused more than 5.6 million deaths reported worldwide to date. Aside from the death toll,…
The out-of-body experience: Depersonalisation-Derealisation Disorder
Depersonalisation-derealisation disorder (DPDD) is a mental health condition characterised by persistent or recurring episodes of depersonalisation, derealisation or…
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Can suffering be passed down through generations?
It’s a tough question to ask. One that most individuals would not think intuitively an effect like that…
Do I have an anxiety disorder or am I just anxious?
We all experience some form of anxiety at some point in our lives. Indeed, anxiety is a common…
Myth-busting Schizophrenia
A type of mental health disorder we often hear about is schizophrenia. Despite many have heard of schizophrenia,…
Winter Blues: Why does this weather make me feel blue?
Different times of the year may trigger different reactions within us. Some may find that the summer months…
Please Take Breaks from the News
Hearing about the pandemic can be upsetting for some and being constantly reminded of it can be taxing…