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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 have ...
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 seen ...
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...
COVID-19 has caused a significant, global pandemic, pausing our economy, shifting our lives, and placing great strain on physical and psychological health. Down to the unfamiliarity, down to the unknown, down to the anxieties caused by the pandemic, mental health risks are unfortunately one of the ...
Is addiction a mental health illness? There is no easy answer to this as the answer can vary depending on who you ask, and who you’re talking about. There’s a great deal of debate over whether alcohol or drug addiction is an illness. Many people argue no as there is a degree of choice in an add...
If you are a cocaine user or you know someone who is, you may be wondering about the short and long term effects of consuming the drug. It may come as no surprise to learn about the negative health implications of using cocaine. However, perhaps the mental health issues that can potentially arise ou...
One of the hardest parts about being an alcoholic is admitting that you need help. Unfortunately, the majority of people can’t do this on their own. In many cases, we find that a lot of people who to professional treatment or book into a rehab program, get that final push to start from a friend or...
It’s well publicised and relatively common knowledge what can happen TO your body when you drink, from severe dehydration and increased risks of certain diseases. But less is known about what happens to your body when you stop drinking alcohol. This may be because many feel their drinking is under...
An eating disorder is a serious illness manifested through a person’s extreme obsession with their body weight, body shape, and the food they eat. This type of disorder affects all ages and genders, no matter what their size. People diagnosed with this illness usually experience drastic changes in...
Interacting with a family or friend experiencing an eating disorder can be difficult. You worry about saying the wrong things and making matters worse. However, it is important to reach out to them and address their illness in the right way. Most of the time, people with eating disorders are afraid ...
Executive burnout is a process where the alarming signs of stress occur day in and day out over an extended period of time. Stress symptoms tend to only manifest themselves for a short period of time and on an isolated basis, whereas executive burnout is the collection of stress which lasts for a ...
