All about Self-Destructive Behaviours 2nd October 202323rd June 2023 by Louise Woffindin In our complex human experience, we come across various behaviours that challenge our inherent instinct for self-preservation. One such complex
Everything you need to know about Anxiety in Children 20th December 20235th May 2023 by Claire Vain Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns for children and adults alike. While it is normal for
All about Supporting Young People who Self-Harm 20th December 20235th May 2023 by Claire Vain According to Young Minds, in 2018 and 2019, 24% of 17-year-olds were reported to have self-harmed in the previous year,
All about Pet Bereavement 20th December 20234th May 2023 by Laura Allan With around 62% of UK households now owning a pet, the effects of losing a pet are affecting (or will
Everything you need to know about Depression in Children 12th April 20233rd April 2023 by Claire Vain In 2021, among children aged 6 to 16 in England, one in six had a probable mental health condition; this
All about Workplace Anxiety 23rd March 202315th March 2023 by Laura Allan According to a survey conducted by the Mental Health Foundation in 2020, almost 1 in 5 UK workers (18%) reported
Anger Management: Myths vs Reality 19th February 20244th March 2023 by Vicky Miller Anger Management: Myths vs Reality Feeling angry on occasion is a normal part of life. Anger can be a helpful
How Lifestyle Choices Influence Anxiety Levels 20th February 20244th March 2023 by Nicole Murphy How Lifestyle Choices Influence Anxiety Levels Anxiety is becoming an increasingly prevalent issue in society, affecting individuals of all ages
All about Mindfulness 4th October 20234th March 2023 by Claire Vain Modern-day life can be busy and often stressful. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, stress is the brain
Everything you need to know about Separation Anxiety in Children 24th March 20232nd March 2023 by Claire Vain Separation anxiety can be difficult to navigate for both the child and the parent. However, it is important to remember
Everything you need to know about Separation Anxiety in Adults 24th March 20232nd March 2023 by Laura Allan There is not a clear estimate of the prevalence of separation anxiety in adults in the UK. However, anxiety disorders
All about Personality Disorders 8th March 20232nd March 2023 by Louise Woffindin According to NHS estimates, around 1 in 20 people has a personality disorder. More specifically, the prevalence of more common
Everything you need to know about Health Anxiety 6th March 20231st March 2023 by Evie Lee Everyone worries about their health from time to time, but for about 1 in 20 of the population this is
Everything you need to know about OCD in Children 8th March 20231st March 2023 by Louise Woffindin According to OCD UK, three-quarters of a million people are living with OCD and it affects around 1.2% of the
Everything you need to know about Phencyclidine 28th February 202316th February 2023 by Claire Vain Phencyclidine, commonly known by its acronym PCP, or by the street name ‘angel dust’, is a dissociative anaesthetic, now more
Everything you need to know about Heroin 28th February 202316th February 2023 by Laura Allan Between April 2020 and the end of March 2021, there were 275,896 people in contact with drug and alcohol services.
Supporting Children with Eating Disorders 16th February 202315th February 2023 by Evie Lee When a child seems to lose interest in food, it is natural to worry and assume something must be wrong.
What is Lupophobia? 1st February 202326th January 2023 by Nicole Murphy Lupophobia is an extreme and overwhelming fear of wolves (and sometimes werewolves) that can have a significant impact on someone’s
What is Samhainophobia? 28th February 202326th January 2023 by Laura Allan Have you ever heard of samhainophobia? The origin of the word goes back to the Celtic word Samhain or samfuin,
What is Scolionophobia? 28th February 202326th January 2023 by Laura Allan Scolionophobia is an extreme fear of school. It is sometimes referred to as school refusal as the feelings of the
What is Pyrophobia? 28th February 202326th January 2023 by Louise Woffindin Pyrophobia – an intense and irrational fear of fire – is considered to be a specific phobia. Though no statistics
What is Somniphobia? 1st February 202326th January 2023 by Louise Woffindin According to statistics, one in every 23 people has a phobia. This is around 4.25% of people and around 2.5
All About Central Sleep Apnoea 1st February 202419th January 2023 by Nicole Murphy Central sleep apnoea, a sleep disorder that causes abnormal respiration during sleep, is a relatively uncommon condition and has lower
What is Chiroptophobia? 28th February 202313th January 2023 by Eve Johnson It is reported that approximately 1 in 23 people suffer from some sort of phobia. In the UK, this equates