Our mental health is just as important as our physical well-being. Both go hand in hand in order to lead a healthy, present, and positive life. However, once we’re faced with increased stress, the fast pace of reality, and challenges, our mental health is found to first slip. Each year, around 1...
Covid-19 as a virus, as a pandemic and as an unprecedented event has resulted in extreme stress, in a multitude of forms. From the fear of transmission and the financial implications of lockdowns to the risks of long-covid and working on the front line, stress levels are high, as a direct response o...
People who are in a formal rehabilitation for a drug or alcohol addiction will receive the maximum benefit of their treatment by introducing a more holistic approach to their recovery journey. The word “holistic” is generally associated with a very specific type of targeted approach, such as in...
Anxiety is a perfectly normal emotion for your body to experience. Anxiety is the way in which your brain and body react to potential danger as a way to warn you of said danger. However, while occasional moments of anxiousness can be beneficial for us, anxiety disorders cause the sufferer to experie...
Generally, the effects of alcohol consumption vary across users. Side effects, withdrawal symptoms and consequences of such action are seen to fluctuate, depending on a number of personal factors, including consumption levels, weight and tolerances. This is also the case when considering the relat...
Drinking can do a lot for your mood. When you drink alcohol it alters the balance of chemicals in your brain. It is a type of depressant, which simply means that it reduces arousal and stimulation- slowing down your brain and nervous system and lowering your inhibitions. The effects of alcohol can f...
Anxiety is known to impair the lives of one in five people. The World Health Organisation estimates that more than 264 million people worldwide struggle with a generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder or obsessive-compulsive disorder each day. Although you may not personally struggle with an an...
More people than ever are using social media, the number of users continues to grow each year and is forecast to reach nearly 51 million by 2025. YouTube and Facebook have had a significantly larger reach than any other social media platform with a 62% and 59% respondent share in 2019 (Statista 2021...
Exercise for stress It is long established that exercise is good for us, it helps to fight disease and improve our physical condition. Staying physically active is to be encouraged. However, exercise also plays an important part in maintaining mental health. Exercise can reduce stress. Studies hav...
Our physical health commonly gets our attention, concern and treatment, but what about our mental health? Unfortunately, as mental health issues are treated as a taboo subject, and as physical illness is either relatable or visible, many individuals are suffering in silence with their mental wellbei...
Mental health concerns are wide-spanning. However, now more than ever, worries surrounding the mental health of remote workers are high. It’s currently estimated that 10 million people in the UK will require mental health support, with remote working acting as a significant contributor. The isol...
Good mental health is something we should all be striving for. The difference it makes to every aspect of our life is incomparable. There are many different ways to boost your mental health, many are unique to each individual, as what may work best for you, might not be as effective for someone else...
Across the United Kingdom, mental health disorders among teenagers are on the rise. Each year, it is believed that approximately 20% of teenagers are subject to mental health disorders. However, with several mental health disorders left untreated, it could be argued that the number of teenagers st...
University is meant to be one of the best times of an individual’s life. Yet, sadly, for students, COVID-19 has hindered the university experience, dictating what can and cannot be done. For students, being away from home, the pressures of university deadlines and navigating COVID-19 has see...
The online world can both help and hinder our mental health. Down to its positive and negative effects, if you’re suffering from your mental health, it is important that you learn how to use digital platforms to their advantage. From blogs and apps, to virtual communities and the capabilities to...
