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Mental health affects how we think, feel, and respond to the challenges of everyday life. Everyone experiences changes in their mental wellbeing at different times, and understanding what’s happening can be an important first step towards feeling better. In this section you’ll find a collection of articles exploring common mental health conditions, emotional wellbeing, self-care, coping strategies, relationships, and practical advice to help you better understand and support your mental health. If you’re looking for professional support, use the links below to learn more about our mental health counselling services or book a free consultation.
We all go through periods of loneliness in our lives, from changing social situations to relationship changes and work situations which is all part of everyday life. As we get older naturally our social patterns change from having plentiful free … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the deaths of over 5.7 million people worldwide, caused over 110 million to lose their jobs and many many more are still suffering from other long-lasting effects. A study from The Lancet Psychiatry reports that … Read more
Whilst the 1st of January isn’t a magical day, the symbolism of an old year ending and a new one beginning offers many of us a time to reflect. This pause gives us space to think about how far we … Read more
Mental health issues are currently the invisible impact of climate change. Climate anxiety and eco-anxiety (a chronic fear of environmental doom) are increasing across society. Many of us are becoming increasingly aware of the current and future global threats to … Read more
As the world struggles to contain coronavirus, students have been bitten many times. Unfortunately, nothing is set in stone, and this uncertainty can send many into a spiral of anxiety when trying to speculate or plan for the future. Anxiety … Read more
Early life and Mental Health Psychodynamic Theory informs us that our Mental Health is influenced by the people around us from the moment we are born. We have left the safety of the womb and come into a world surrounded … Read more
During Mental Health Awareness Week, we at Hope Therapy have been excitedly looking at all of those wonderful organisations out there that are keen to support people's mental health. Earlier this week we shared a video posted by Minx Fitness … Read more
As spring approaches and lockdown has started to ease, many will see hope and a lightening of spirit. However, for others their lives are still reeling from the effect of the last year and the fear of what they still … Read more
Do you have trouble controlling your anger?Are you worried about your anger and what it is doing to your mental health?Do you struggle to compromise or arrive easily at mutual agreements without getting angry?Do you have problems expressing emotions in … Read more
We’ve all heard the stories of failed fad diets, yoyoing weight loss and cheating or giving up. These stories often overtake the tales of successful weight reduction and make it seem like achieving your goals is impossible. And yet, achieving … Read more