Myth-Busting: Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a psychiatric condition which is characterised by intense emotions, fluctuating moods, problems with…
Myth Busting: Eating disorders
Mental health disorders which are increasingly becoming more common are Eating disorders. Although such disorders have been treated…
‘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…
Family · General · Health · Mental Health
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,…