Advice to help families cope during COVID-19

Advice to help families cope during COVID-19: Family life has changed dramatically since the outbreak of the coronavirus. For many people, they have had to adapt to new daily routines, where they are spending more of their time at home. Lopa Vihibkar a systemic couple and adult family psychotherapist at Priory Wellbeing Centre Fenchurch Street and Priory Wellbeing Centre […]

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Advice to help families cope during COVID-19

Advice to help families cope during COVID-19: Family life has changed dramatically since the outbreak of the coronavirus. For many people, they have had to adapt to new daily routines, where they are spending more of their time at home. Lopa Vihibkar a systemic couple and adult family psychotherapist at Priory Wellbeing Centre Fenchurch Street and Priory Wellbeing Centre […]

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Home alone this Christmas?

Home alone for Christmas? Here’s 6 ways to get through it: Millions of people are having to discard their Christmas plans and think again. The prospect of being alone can suit some, especially if their work schedule has been relentless, but for others it will feel completely at odds with what the season means to […]

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How to cope at Christmas

How to cope at Christmas: Priory experts on handling grief and loneliness over the festive season Social media can offer access to an online community at Christmas, and link people with valuable support networks for the bereaved Make sure to get outside into nature and connect with the natural world; exercise is also key to […]

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80% say Britain has a drink problem

Public calls for cancer warnings on alcohol as nearly 80% say Britain ‘has a drink problem’: Priory experts say lockdown has ‘loosened controls’ on people’s alcohol consumption, with job loss, and loneliness the most significant factors. A new poll shows mounting public concern about drinking levels in the UK, especially under lockdown, with almost 8 in […]

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80% say Britain has a drink problem

Public calls for cancer warnings on alcohol as nearly 80% say Britain ‘has a drink problem’: Priory experts say lockdown has ‘loosened controls’ on people’s alcohol consumption, with job loss, and loneliness the most significant factors. A new poll shows mounting public concern about drinking levels in the UK, especially under lockdown, with almost 8 in […]

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The early signs of depression

The early signs of depression can be misinterpreted, with people mistaking them for other issues. When experiencing the symptoms, people often attribute them to stress, tiredness or over-exertion, not knowing that they are related to a more serious mental health condition. As depression can worsen if left undiagnosed, it is so important to have a […]

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The early signs of depression

The early signs of depression can be misinterpreted, with people mistaking them for other issues. When experiencing the symptoms, people often attribute them to stress, tiredness or over-exertion, not knowing that they are related to a more serious mental health condition. As depression can worsen if left undiagnosed, it is so important to have a […]

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