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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...
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 o...
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 ...
One-third of people with mental health issues say they feel unable to cope with the Christmas period according to Charity Mind. Our mental wellbeing can take a hit over the festive period for a number of reasons and feelings of loneliness can intensify, alongside the financial pressure many people f...
As the calendar flips to December 1st, Christmas preparations move into full swing. But whilst the festive period is typically a merry one for most, for others it can be incredibly stressful. In fact, one in 20 say they find Christmas more stressful than being burgled. So as the big day looms, here ...
Crack is a powerful stimulant that targets the central nervous system. When smoked, this drug enters your bloodstream through the lungs, from there it journeys to your brain and that is when the feel-good chemical known as dopamine is released and gives you a sense of satisfaction and reward. Unfort...
When an individual is dealing with a drug addiction a rehabilitation programme is of paramount importance however, an aftercare programme is of equal importance. Getting the help you need at a rehabilitation centre will help you to detox and begin to heal, but what happens upon leaving the rehabilit...
The use of marijuana targets similar pleasure points of the brain that are targeted by alcohol, cocaine and heroin. The effects are instantaneous and produce an almost euphoric sensation or what is also known as a “high”, this is due to the release of dopamine in the brain. Of course the more yo...
