Research suggests that disruptions to daily life as a result of lockdown and social distancing may have a detrimental impact on an individual’s wellbeing, with 87% reporting their symptoms had worsened. The COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound, negative impact on nine out of ten people with experience of eating disorders, a new study from Northumbria […]
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Russian artist Arseniy Neskhodimov has won the prestigious Wellcome Photography Prize 2020 for his Prozac series, a unique portrayal of the artist’s own experiences of living with depression. Neskhodimov was selected from a shortlist of 25 photographers from thirteen countries to win the overall prize of £15,000 plus £1,250 for his win in the Mental […]
How to cycle safely? The UK Government has recently launched an extensive obesity strategy aimed at getting people fit and relieving pressure on the NHS. A campaign to encourage cycling is a key part of this plan. There is no doubt that cycling is a great way to improve your physical and mental health. However, […]
Faltering economy causing ‘escalation in anxiety levels’ says Priory psychiatrist. The economy is struggling, putting millions of jobs at risk Job loss and insecurity is a major cause of ill-health and anxiety Economic problems add to the rise in mental health conditions Priory expert warns of an ‘escalation in anxiety levels’ Psychiatrist Dr Natasha Bijlani gives tips for coping:- Ignoring severe anxiety can lead to depression and be more challenging […]
With the UK officially in recession, Priory mental health expert talks about job loss and the stages of grief: coping and recovering You might experience a number of psychological stages before you start to feel any kind of renewed sense of purpose The most important thing you can do to support a loved one is […]
Living apart together: new report to better understand the needs of mobile workers and their families. People working away from home face greater health and relationship challenges, but simple steps by workers, their families and employers can remedy this, according to new research. Researchers at the University of Melbourne and Western Sydney University have conducted a […]
Panic attacks can happen to anyone, without any obvious cause or warning. They can be extremely alarming both for the person experiencing the attack and anyone trying to help Exams increase stress – and children and teenagers up and down the country will be sitting in exams halls, waiting to hear the famous words “you […]
So much of our focus on the Polyvagal Theory centres around honouring and validating the ventral vagus and teaching people to move up from the dorsal states and into the light of the ventral states. According to the polyvagal theory the ventral vagus – the second branch of the parasympathetic nervous system and our newest […]
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Sarah Newman discusses the benefits of exercise during treatment for cancer. Anyone who has been through or watched someone go through cancer treatment will know how physically and mentally challenging it can be, pushing the body and mind to it’s absolute limits. Adding exercise into the mix therefore seems completely crazy. ‘How can I possibly […]
Gyms are beginning to reopen after the covid-19 lockdown, which is great news for our physical and mental health. Many people have been regularly exercising at home throughout lock-down and may choose to continue doing this. Unfortunately, there has been a rise in runners experiencing hip and knee problems when they have been over-exerting themselves […]