mental-health

Mental Health Awareness Week 2026: Moving From Awareness to Action

Anxiety at Work: Signs, First Steps and When to Seek Help

Anxiety at work can affect attendance, sleep, relationships and confidence. Learn practical first steps and when therapy or psychiatric assessment may help.

Manic Depression and Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms, Risk and Assessment

Manic depression is an older term often used for bipolar disorder. Learn the signs of mania, depression and when psychiatric assessment may be needed.

Social Anxiety Treatment and Support

Social anxiety can make ordinary interactions feel threatening. Learn when to seek help and how therapy, assessment and gradual exposure can support recovery.

How to Cope With Intrusive Thoughts

Intrusive thoughts can be frightening, but they are common and treatable. Learn what they are, why they happen, and when professional support can help.

Depression in Teens: Signs, Causes and When to Seek Help

Teen depression can look different from adult depression. Learn the warning signs, common causes, and when professional support is needed.

ADHD in Women: Signs, Diagnosis and Support

ADHD in women is often missed or diagnosed late. Learn common signs, why masking happens, and when specialist assessment and support can help.

Psychologist or Psychiatrist: What Is the Difference?

Psychologists and psychiatrists both support mental health, but their training and roles differ. Learn who does what and which professional may be right for you.

The Many Meanings of Mother's Day

A myriad of thoughts of feelings popped up as I began to write about Mothers’ Day. As with all occassions, an individuals’ own circumstances will inform their experiences and associations.

International Gambling Harms Awareness Day

As we markInternational Gambling Harms Awareness Day, it is important to recognise that while gambling itself has changed dramatically, gambling harm has remained largely hidden. What has changed is how quickly harm can develop, how easily it can be concealed, and how seamlessly gambling now fits in...

Rehearsals for a Life Unsupervised

I think that one of the moments, or collection of moments, that I miss the most were the times that I began to practice at adulthood with a small group of friends. All of us tentatively trying to apply observed theory and the idea of how we thought things should look or be as we tried to cook a meal...

The Call That Listens

For many people in the UK, calling a helpline can feel daunting. Whether someone is experiencing emotional distress, facing a practical crisis, or supporting a loved one, picking up the phone is often a last step after trying to cope alone. Understanding what usually happens during a helpline call c...