How Repeated Exposure to Trauma Changes the Brain
Trauma does not only affect memories. It can affect the brain, the body, emotions, relationships, sleep, confidence and the way...
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How to Support a Friend Who Is Depressed
Supporting a friend who is depressed can feel difficult. You may care deeply about them but not know what to...
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Why People Feel Worse at Night
For many people, night-time is when difficult thoughts become louder. During the day, it may be possible to stay busy,...
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Why Shame Stops People Asking for Help
Asking for help should be simple. When someone is struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, stress or suicidal thoughts,...
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Why Mental Health Support Should Be Local, Accessible and Affordable
Mental health support should never feel out of reach. Yet for many people, getting help can be difficult, confusing and...
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Understanding Self-Sabotage and Mental Health
Self-sabotage is something many people experience, but few people fully understand. It can look like procrastinating on something important, pushing...
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What to Do When You Feel Emotionally Numb
Feeling emotionally numb can be frightening, confusing and lonely. You may know that something is wrong, but you cannot quite...
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Why Listening Can Be More Powerful Than Giving Advice
When someone is struggling with their mental health, our first instinct is often to give advice. We want to fix...
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Why People Hide Their Mental Health Struggles
Many people who are struggling with their mental health do not tell anyone. They may go to work, look after...
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Mental Health Myths That Need to Be Challenged
Mental health affects every part of life. It shapes how we think, feel, cope, work, connect with others and manage...
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Children, Anxiety and School Pressure: Understanding the Struggles and How We Can Help
Childhood should be a time of learning, growing, friendship, play and discovery. But for many children and young people today,...
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Mindfulness and Mental Health: Does It Really Help?
In recent years, mindfulness has become one of the most talked-about approaches to improving mental health and wellbeing. It is...
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How Volunteering Can Improve Wellbeing
Many people across the United Kingdom are discovering that giving back to their local community offers profound personal rewards. Engaging...
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Mindfulness for Anxiety and Stress
Life often feels fast-paced and demanding. Many of us juggle busy work schedules, family commitments, and personal goals, which can...
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Outdoor Therapy and the Benefits of Nature
Many people across the United Kingdom are discovering that stepping outside offers a profound way to improve mental health. This...
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Supporting Someone Who Is Struggling with Their Mental Health
Watching a friend or family member face psychological distress can feel overwhelming. You naturally want to provide comfort, yet you...
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Grief and Loss: Coping After Bereavement
Navigating the path of Grief and Loss: Coping After Bereavement is a deeply personal journey that touches everyone in unique...
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How Poverty and Mental Health Are Connected
Financial hardship often creates a silent, heavy burden for many families across the United Kingdom. Understanding How Poverty and Mental...
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The Link Between Trauma, Addiction and Mental Health
Many people struggle with past experiences that shape their current reality. Understanding how these events influence our daily lives is...
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PTSD: More Than Just Bad Memories
Navigating the complexities of mental health can feel overwhelming, especially when you are trying to understand the lingering effects of...
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