Experts Call for Societal Support and Inclusivity in Menopause Care: Experts have emphasised the need for an inclusive approach to menopause that extends beyond medical treatments. A comprehensive re-evaluation of how society prepares for, supports, and empowers women as they experience menopause has been advocated for in a series published in The Lancet today. Led […]
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Battling the Demons Within: The Top 5 Hardest Drugs to Quit and the Perils of Withdrawal: In the relentless struggle against drug abuse and addiction, some substances pose a particularly formidable challenge to those trying to break free. The journey to quit an addictive substance is met with severe withdrawal symptoms, creating barriers that demand […]
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Common Ways Addiction Impacts Families – Why Group Therapy Helps: When people become addicted to alcohol or drugs, the substance abuse not only negatively affects the individual. It also impacts their family. Thankfully, treatments like group therapy can assist addicts in recovery. But before we look at that, let us explore some of the most […]
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Releasing Trauma on Tap – Imagine Your Way to Wellness: Trauma is a deeply distressing experience that can severely impact an individual’s mental, emotional and physical well-being. It occurs when someone witnesses or undergoes a significantly frightening incident that shatters their sense of security. The immediate effects of trauma vary from person to person. They […]
TMS vs. Medication: Which is the Better Option for Depression Treatment? Depression is a complex and debilitating mental illness that can manifest in various forms, ranging from mild to severe. It is not just feeling sad or down; it can cause physical, emotional, and mental symptoms that affect an individual’s daily life. Depression can make […]
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4 effective approaches to treating addiction: As you might have come across from multiple sources, alcohol, and drug addiction is a huge problem in society – and in many parts of the globe, so to speak. As far as substance dependence is concerned, a recent, 2019 report from IHME, Global Burden of Disease showed that […]
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New research reveals men are struggling with anxiety more than ever: Ahead of Blue Monday, according to new Bupa research, the UK’s anxiety levels have surged over the last few years – with men struggling with anxiety more than ever. Bupa research found*: ‘Anxiety symptoms in men’ saw a 13x search increase ‘Anxiety symptoms in […]
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World cup footie a ‘perfect storm’ for gambling addicts: Huge rise in ‘day trading’ combined with the cost of living crisis and World Cup is a ‘perfect storm’ for gambling addicts, says Priory gambling expert “In the last few months I have talked to a person who gambled away their redundancy money, and another who […]
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Priory experts share advice on handling job loss, insecurity and career change Unemployment is directly linked to poor mental health 25% of UK adults associate job loss with ‘trauma’ Priory experts discuss the impact of loss, job insecurity and ‘forced’ career changes on stress levels The strain of the COVID-19 pandemic is especially strongly felt […]
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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 […]