
Depression: Symptoms to watch out for
Depression is a common mental illness but what does it really mean? It’s important to be aware of the symptoms to watch out for in case it develops. Sure, most of us feel sad, lonely or depressed at...
Schizophrenia: Media Vs. Reality
In many news reports, mental health gets a bad critique. Go to any story of a gunman on the rampage and reports will invariably link the attack to mental health. Going one step further, media...
Coping with Stress in the Coming New Year
Fireworks sparkle in the air. Champagne flows freely. Goodwill and cheerful wishes come from all sides as everyone celebrates the start of a new year and solemnly promises to follow through on all...
Beyond Hope: Evidence-Based Mental Health Treatments
Studies on the mental health of the UK population confirm a lamentable increase in the prevalence of common mental disorders in recent years. While this reality is certainly disconcerting, the...
Beating Back Social Anxiety and Depression
"So, will we see you at the office Christmas party?" A seemingly innocuous question, and yet for the social anxiety sufferer, a potentially panic attack-inducing nightmare. And the festive season is...
The Social Anxiety Sufferer’s Guide to Surviving the Festive Season
For some, the charming strains of Christmas carols are a quaint reminder of the festive season's approach. For those of us who struggle with social anxiety, however, they're stomach-ache-inducing...
Beating Back the Christmas Blues
Christmas can be an incredibly stressful time of the year for many of us. We're surrounded by imagery and messaging selling unrealistic levels of holiday cheer and happiness. It's a time when the...
What are the Types of Mental Illnesses and Disorders?
The question around different types of mental disorders provides a good entry point for understanding, preventing and treating these disorders. At the same time, it’s important to introduce this...
How to Cope this Christmas
For many, Christmas is a time of revelry and joy. For those who have a mental health condition it can be a challenging time. Dealing with a mental health problem at any other time of year can be...
What is OCD?
Conditions like Depression and Anxiety are getting lots of attention at the moment. The general public are becoming more aware of symptoms and how it affects those who suffer. It’s great to see that...

















