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World Mental Health Day 2022
World Mental Health Day takes place annually, on the 10 October. It was first recognised in 1992, by the World Federation for Mental Health. This organisation is a global mental health community, with members and contacts from more than 150 countries. In parallel with this, the Mental Health Foundation has been campaigning for the past 70 years, in order to [...]
Relationships – the many types
Noun the way in which two or more people or things are connected, or the state of being connected.”the study will assess the relationship between unemployment and political attitudes The word ‘relationship’ is used so freely by people, so that it’s often assumed to have one universal definition. However, the word actually encompasses such a huge variety of kinds of human connections, [...]
What actually is attraction
As a society we are all given the traditional perspective that we will fall in love, experience the pleasure and bliss that comes with romance, develop a deep connection, and potentially have children. We have all been attracted to somebody at some point, but what is is that actually draws us to that person? Have you ever wondered why [...]
Self-care
Like many other ‘key phrases’, it is a term that you may often come across, but what does self-care actually mean? The World Health Organization’s working definition of self care is: ‘“The ability of individuals, families and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a health-care provider”. At [...]
Mindfulness – some words from our Clinical Director, Cassandra Jay
In a world filled with constant distractions and endless to-do lists, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed. We often find ourselves caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life, constantly planning and worrying about the future, or dwelling on past mistakes and regrets. In times like these, it’s important to practice mindfulness. Mindfulness is the practice of [...]
Stress
Stress is a common experience and term that we all face at some point in our lives. It can be caused by a variety of factors such as work pressure, financial difficulties, family issues, health problems, and many others. While stress is a natural response of our body to challenging situations, prolonged exposure to stress can lead to physical and [...]