New study challenges social media’s mental health impact – A new Curtin University study has challenged the perception heavy social media use has a significant impact on mental health, finding little to no relationship between the two. In fact, not only does the research indicate the amount of time spent on social media has a […]
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You’ve likely heard of burnout. According to a post-pandemic survey, 1 in 5 UK workers felt “unable” to manage pressure and stress levels at work. In the same report 46% of workers identified themselves as “more prone to extreme levels of stress” than in the previous year. In young people and women, the figures are even higher. […]
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Anxiety UK claim that 1 in 6 young people experience anxiety. This stress is often heightened during exam season or when students head back to school. As a parent, you want to ensure that you are well-equipped to support your child and reduce feelings of stress as much as possible. However, it is also reasonable […]
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Prolonged stress is bad for us. Stress can manifest itself as a physical and mental health problem. Stress also causes an increase in cortisol levels, which leaves us in a continual state of alertness, ready to jump into a fight, flight or fright response. This prolonged rise in cortisol levels is not good for us. […]
New study names the UK’s most burnt-out regions this Stress Awareness Month comes to an end: New research has revealed the UK regions that are the most in-need of a break this Stress Awareness Month, finding Preston to be the area suffering the most. Of the top ten regions, half were from the Northwest including […]
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Top Tips To Detox Your Mind and Body: A detox is a healthy way of looking after not just your body, but your mind too. When it comes to detoxing, in order to be successful, you should look at ways in which you can tackle it effectively, depending on what it is you’re detoxing from. […]
Do I Have a Drinking Problem? Recognizing the Signs and Seeking Help: Most of us enjoy an occasional drink as a way to unwind or celebrate special occasions. However, for some, the line between social drinking and alcohol abuse can become blurred. In this blog post, we will explore the signs and symptoms of a […]
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For many, a shopping addiction can be for life…not just for Christmas. A leading addiction expert working at Priory – the UK’s leading provider of mental health services – is calling for greater awareness of just how damaging a ‘shopping addiction’ can be, urging those who feel the compulsion to shop to excess to take steps […]
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Fireworks are exciting and eagerly anticipated by many people, yet for the majority of pets it can be a stressful and dangerous time. Pets have no idea that it is Bonfire night, New Year or some other celebration. All they know is that the world around them has suddenly become frightening and unpredictable. This year […]
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Anxiety UK claim that 1 in 6 young people experience anxiety. This stress is often heightened during back to school season. As a parent, you want to ensure that you are well-equipped to support your child and reduce feelings of stress as much as possible. However, it is also reasonable and healthy for anyone to […]
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