Cost of living anxiety
Anxiety levels are rising among the UK public, largely caused by the cost of living crisis, specifically energy bills, according to the Office of National Statistics. A quarter (24 percent) … Read more
Depression
Counselling for narcissism
Counselling for narcissism is a form of therapy that helps people explore and make sense of their problems. It can be used to help people with mental health issues, relationship … Read more
Quality Sleep, Sound Mind, Happy World
World Sleep Society and aims to lessen the burden of sleep problems on society through better prevention and management of sleep disorders. We could all benefit from improving the quality … Read more
What is Social Anxiety Disorder and How Can Therapy Help?
Wrongly viewed by many as just ‘shyness’, social anxiety disorder is a long-term and overwhelming fear of social situations.
Worklife Blues: Self-Esteem Among Adults at Work
Low self-esteem is when someone lacks confidence about who they are and what they can do. When we think about individuals who suffer from low self-esteem, we tend to think … Read more
Climate Change: The Mental Health Toll
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 … Read more
Coping With Grief After a Miscarriage
A miscarriage can have long-lasting and deeply-felt impacts. Whether planned or not, you can find yourself replanning your future from the moment you first realise you are pregnant. You might … Read more
Common Myths about Therapy
It is no secret that mental health and therapy has been stigmatised throughout history. Whilst our understanding of therapy has come a long way, there are still deep-rooted misconceptions that … Read more
Understanding Imposter Syndrome
What is Imposter Syndrome? Imposter Syndrome is rooted in feelings of intense doubt in your abilities and feeling like a fraud. There is an internalised belief that you are not … Read more
Protecting your mental health at university.
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 is often referred to as the fear of the unknown; it is a feeling of worry or unease that frequently occurs when an outcome is uncertain. As we are living through an incredibly uncertain time, it is entirely normal to be feeling anxious about protecting your mental health at University. You may feel levels of anxiety surrounding returning to campus, face-to-face classes and about your health and safety. This is normal, and your worries are valid.