As the clock strikes midnight and a new year begins, many of us feel a spark of inspiration to set resolutions. While physical health and career goals often dominate these lists, mental health deserves just as much attention—if not more. This year, let’s focus on setting intentional, achievable mental health goals to foster well-being in …
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In today’s fast-paced world, where work deadlines, social media pressures, and personal responsibilities often take centre stage, it’s easy to forget the importance of simply spending time with friends. Yet, the value of these connections goes far beyond just having a good time; they play a crucial role in our mental health and overall well-being. …
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 -Loneliness Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 runs between May 9th and May 15th 2022, with this year’s theme being loneliness. As human beings, we are genetically wired for connection.Connection brings psychological security-being part of a community that shares goals and values, working together not only to survive, but to thrive …
With the announcement that the NHS will now consider offering therapy, exercise, mindfulness and meditation for mild depression, it feels like more mental health tools might be available for those in need. This is not a post debating what works and what does not, or one that justifies one method over the other-i will leave …
If you think this is yet another blog post about 10 things you can do to prioritise your mental health…you are close…there are actually 12:) As a therapist, I am a big advocate of parity-mental health on par with physical health, working together, in symbiosis for a better self. Looking after our mental health ties …