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Posted 16th June 2021
Posted 3rd May 2021
Posted 3 years ago
By Dr Smith
Early warning signs of depression, what should I look out for?
What should you look out for in yourself or in the behaviour of loved ones that may indicate depression is present?
Posted 2nd March 2021
Posted 3 years ago
By Dr Smith
Can I overcome social anxiety?
Can I overcome social anxiety? The answer is a resounding yes, but it normally requires 20 plus session of focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy by an experienced Chartered Psychologist.
Posted 7th January 2021
Posted 3 years ago
By Dr Smith
Protecting your mental health through the 3rd Coronavirus Lockdown
5 steps to protecting your psychological well-being through the Coronavirus pandemic
Posted 16th November 2020
Posted 3 years ago
By Dr Smith
Covid-19 lockdown has contributed to "Chronophobia".
Covid-19 lockdown has contributed to "Chronophobia", fear of time slipping away.
Posted 21st October 2020
Posted 4 years ago
By LPC
Therapy plus medication better than medication alone in bipolar disorder
A review of 39 randomized clinical trials has found that combining the use medication with psychoeducational therapy is more effective at preventing a recurrence of illness in bipolar disorder.
Posted 20th September 2020
Posted 4 years ago
By Dr Smith
Cannabis and poor mental health
Don't ignore depression and anxiety through self-medication with cannabis, address the underlying causes instead.
Posted 7th September 2020
Posted 4 years ago
By Dr Smith
Posted 17th August 2020
Posted 4 years ago
By LPC admin
Voices, visions and distressing beliefs
Working with psychosis: Voices, visions and distressing beliefs
Posted 6th July 2020
Posted 4 years ago
By Dr Smith
More "positive self-regard" improves well-being
Its often not fully appreciated how much an over-active self-criticism can have on self-esteem, positive sense of self and stable mood.
Posted 9th February 2020
Posted 4 years ago
By BPS
Positive impact of being able to identify emotions supported.
Differentiate Their Negative Emotions Are More Prone To Stress-Induced Depression
Posted 16th January 2020
Posted 4 years ago
By LPC
Overall time on social media is not related to teen anxiety and depression
New research found that the amount of time spent on social media is not directly increasing anxiety or depression in teenagers.