mental-health

Mental Health Awareness Week 2026: Moving From Awareness to Action

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.

Anxiety at Work: Signs, Causes and When to Get Help

Workplace anxiety can affect concentration, confidence, sleep and performance. Learn the signs, causes and when professional treatment may help.

Manic Depression: What It Means, Symptoms and Treatment

Manic depression is an older name for bipolar disorder. Learn what the term means, common symptoms, and when specialist assessment may 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...

Why AI is an Essential Co-pilot for the Modern Mental Health Clinician

AI is no longer a future concept in mental health care but a practical, ethical co-pilot that can enhance clinical practice, reduce administrative burden, and help healthcare leaders deliver more effective, sustainable services.

Blue Mondays: When the Inner Critic Sets the Tone

Like many others, I’ve never really looked forward to Mondays or the return to work after the weekend. There was a time in my last role when Mondays felt heavy long before they arrived. Even thinking about going back to work would cast a shadow over the weekend. By the time Monday came, I was alread...