Conversations get had repeatedly about the importance of lived experience. Many individuals I have spoken with produce this as a qualification within their work as a coach as a piece of paramount importance. It truly is important; I believe it to be one of the core tenets underneath the coaching rol...
This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (13–19th May) invites us to explore the theme of Community. How we build it, how we nurture it, and how it supports mental wellbeing. Having recently co-facilitated a Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) group, the theme couldn’t feel more relevant or timely.
At our behavioral health clinic, located in the serene and leafy area of Holland Park, we understand the powerful connection between nature and well-being. We’ve always believed that creating a calm, welcoming, and fresh environment can make a world of difference for both our staff and clients. That...
Did you know that this year marks the 18th World Autism Awareness Day? It's a global effort to encourage countries around the world to raise awareness about autism and uphold the human rights of autistic individuals.
In an increasingly fast-paced and isolating world, the profound impact of animals on human mental health is becoming ever more apparent. Beyond simple companionship, pets offer a unique and powerful form of support, influencing our emotional landscapes and even playing a crucial role in therapeutic ...
Cardinal Clinic was founded in 1976 by psychiatrist Dr. Leslie Morrish and his wife, Pat. From the start, it stood out as an excellent, patient-centred, and independently operated mental health unit in Windsor. Dr. Morrish was well known for pushing back against the industrialisation and growing cor...
A friend told me that she started thinking of travelling with children more like an ‘adventure’ in order to help with the expectations of the flight and the ‘vacation’. It now makes a difference in how I experience not only travel but also everyday elements of parenthood.
As a female therapist, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the incredible strength and resilience of women from all walks of life. But I’ve also seen how the weight of societal expectations, caregiving responsibilities, and personal struggles can take a toll on mental health. Women are often expect...
Child Mental Health Week will take place from 3rd to 9th February 2025. The theme this year is "know yourself, grow yourself”, it aims to encourage children to explore the importance of growing their capacity for self-awareness and self-reflection. This article considers the theme through a psychoan...
Since starting Portobello Behavioural Health 10 years ago, we have had the privilege of working with numerous neurodivergent children and their families. The numbers have increased exponentially and as a result we have become well versed in ways of supporting this community but also acutely aware of...
National Acts of Kindness Day is an opportunity to reflect on how small acts of kindness can have a big effect on our relationships, communities, others and our own well-being. Whether it's offering a helping hand to someone in need or sharing a smile with a stranger, kindness is something we can al...
Glasgow are about to have the first safe consumption room in the UK. This means that you can consume narcotics in an observed environment, where nurses are on hand to respond to overdoses should it be necessary, alongside access on site to basic amenities such as a food bank and showers. It is a com...
