There have been a lot of claims pertaining to digestive enzymes recently, that they can do everything from curing depression to helping you lose weight. Behind all of these claims, I believe, is a growing realisation that what we eat affects not just our bodies, but our minds and moods as well. But what happens if […]
“Indescribable is the memoir of the sexual abuse I suffered by my stepfather from the age of eight, lasting until I was fourteen. The abuse of women and children isn’t limited to any section of society, but affects us all, regardless of our backgrounds,” explains the actress and campaigner Candice Derman at the launch of […]
Mood disorders affect millions of people all around the world. From major depression to anxiety to seasonal affective disorder, there are many ways in which these disorders negatively impact one’s life. While it is common to see a behavioural and cognitive psychologist and receive medicine from a psychiatrist, there are also less common forms of […]
All about the effect that essential oils have on mood and emotion. […]
I am an executive coach and an author of a book called ‘Rocking Your Role’ which is a guide to success for women who are the main earner at home and a leadership trainer. When I was asked to be a part of this panel I thought what do I have to say about coercive […]
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Last week, a group of prestigious speakers, mental health experts, campaigners and young people took part in a rewarding day-long workshop at the House of Lords in the Palace of Westminster to mark the launch of the Cairn Youth Network. Delegates discussed the issue of coercive control, and ways to combat it. This is the […]
Why trying to be happy all the time is making us ill. Priory consultant psychiatrist Dr Paul McLaren, medical director of Priory’s Hayes Grove Hospital in Kent and its Wellbeing Centres in London, says: “In recent years, there has been a shift within society whereby happiness is valued above everything else. Across Instagram and social media, […]
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Lorraine MacAlister is an autism training consultant and will co-chair the upcoming Autism and Mental Health Conference on the 12th September 2018. As the Author of the NAS Teen Life parent programme, this conference links in with many of the potential challenges that teenagers on the autism spectrum may face. This annual conference is a […]
What’s the best way to help a grieving friend – give them advice? Cheer them up? Remind them that life is for the living? Learn more here from @refugeingrief […]
What’s the best mental health advice you’ve been given? YoungMinds Activists Quotes. Failing at things builds resilience, perseverance and ambition. Here’s why you should celebrate your failures; especially if recent exam results are not quite what you hoped for. […]