New years aspirations and good mental health/wellbeing

New year aspirations?

How having meaning in our lives positively affects a sense of well-being

Finding meaning in our lives should be one of the central pillars of effective psychotherapy

Overcoming depression

Some useful tips to addressing low mood

Sleeping problems firmly associated with mental health issues by healthcare professionals

A recent study, which surveyed 203 healthcare professionals and was conducted by Perrigo, found that 85% of the experts – including doctors and pharmacists – say poor sleep has a ‘significant impact’

Suffering with insomnia?

Tips to help overcome insomnia:

Do I have depression or is it dysthymia?

Most people are familiar with the term depression but fewer people are aware of something called dysthymia. So what is the difference between the two?

Seven in ten UK adults say that being close to nature improves their mood according to mental health survey

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?

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.

Protecting your mental health through the 3rd Coronavirus Lockdown

5 steps to protecting your psychological well-being through the Coronavirus pandemic

Covid-19 lockdown has contributed to "Chronophobia".

Covid-19 lockdown has contributed to "Chronophobia", fear of time slipping away.

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.