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Checking the news can help us understand what is happening in the world. However, reading one update can quickly turn...

Driving can provide freedom, independence and access to work, education, family and social activities. However, for some people, getting behind...

Busy shopping centres, concerts, supermarkets, public transport and crowded events are an ordinary part of life for many people. However,...

Hypervigilance is a heightened state of alertness in which someone constantly watches for possible danger. A person may feel unable...

Journalling is a simple and affordable way to support better mental wellbeing. It involves writing down your thoughts, feelings, experiences...

Seeing someone you care about experience a mental health crisis can be frightening. You may worry about saying the wrong...

Social media has become a major part of everyday life. It helps people stay connected, share experiences, discover information and...

Asking for support can be difficult, especially if you are used to managing problems alone. You may worry about burdening...

People pleasing can look like kindness, helpfulness and a willingness to support others. However, there is an important difference between...

Menopause is a natural stage of life, but the physical and emotional changes it brings can sometimes feel overwhelming. While...

Having a baby can bring happiness, love and excitement, but it can also be physically exhausting and emotionally overwhelming. New...

Pregnancy is often described as a joyful and exciting time, but the reality can be far more complicated. Alongside happiness...

Caring for another person can be one of the most meaningful roles someone takes on. It may involve supporting a...

Taking things personally can make everyday life emotionally exhausting. A short reply, a change in someone’s tone, a cancelled plan...

Guilt is a normal human emotion. It can appear when we believe we have hurt someone, made a mistake, failed...

Learning how to express feelings is an important part of maintaining good mental health. Many people find it difficult to...

Many people learn to hide how they feel. They may stay quiet to avoid conflict, pretend they are fine because...

High-functioning anxiety can be difficult to recognise because the person experiencing it may appear confident, organised and successful. They may...

Intrusive thoughts are unwanted thoughts, images, urges or memories that suddenly enter the mind. They can feel disturbing, frightening or...

Living with post-traumatic stress disorder can affect almost every part of a person’s life. PTSD is often associated with military...