The experiences we have in our earliest years can cast long shadows, shaping our mental health in ways we’re only beginning to fully understand. Depression affects millions of people worldwide, but for many, its roots trace back to painful experiences during childhood. The connection between early trauma and later depression is one of the most […]
Anxiety affects millions of people worldwide, creating a persistent sense of worry, fear, or unease that can significantly impact daily life. While it’s natural to feel anxious occasionally, persistent anxiety can interfere with work, relationships, and overall well-being. Fortunately, counselling offers effective pathways to understanding and managing anxiety, providing both immediate relief and long-term coping […]
Meditation often thought of as a path to self-awareness and compassion, can also be a path to better health. Now let’s look at how mediation benefits your body. What can mediation do for your physical health? 10 Body Benefits below. Reduce pain: Chronic pain can ruin your life, constantly having to take pain relief and not […]
Firstly, we need to look at some STATS. Let’s talk about men’s mental health. It seems strange that fewer men are diagnosed with mental ill health than women, but a higher rate of suicide. So WHY? Though a lot has changed in terms of the stigma of mental ill health, there is still a lot to […]
Healthy mind as well as body. Today, we will focus on our mental health. Let’s get the stigma out of the way straight away. We all have mental health like we all have physical health. As our physical health changes and has its peaks and illnesses, so does our mental health. Mental health is not […]
Bullying can have a massive impact on us: our self-esteem, self-worth, anxiety, sleep, relationships, depression and so much more. In extreme cases it can lead to suicide. Bullying doesn’t just happen to children, it can happen to adults – by partners, work colleagues and online. Stats say that 1 in 5 children are the victims […]
As the season changes, the nights draw in and the days get shorter it has a massive effect on some people’s mental wellbeing. SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder so what is it?
SAD is also known as ‘winter depression because the symptoms are usually more severe during winter. Some people with SAD may have symptoms during the summer and feel better during the winter.
4-6% of people suffer from SAD. Women are 10% more likely to suffer from SAD than men.