So, it’s that time of year again. Christmas has come and gone, and we are turning our attention to the year ahead. Whether you see it as a fresh chapter, a transition, or just another day, it is almost impossible to get away from the ‘New Year, New Me’ chatter. It can feel like we are bombarded with...
Happy festive season to you all! This time of year is always busy, filled with both excitement and, for some, trepidation. At PBH, we recognise that while this season is joyful for many, it can be challenging for others. We aim to balance being available to those who need us with taking time to rech...
Recovery coaches/specialists are frontline workers. They are often parachuted into a client’s life to support them in their environment, and to help them begin to re-engineer the practical day-to-day, (and very necessary) foundations for recovery.
As children we are naturally drawn to play and be creative- it is how we learn to understand and take in the world, it is how we discover our place. Growing up we often forget to play and be creative. Life, responsibility, and the ‘shoulds’ of adulthood get in the way.
"What do I need to change?", "Why should I change?", and "When should I change?".
In today’s world, where the importance of mental health is increasingly recognised, we continue to categorise addiction and mental health as separate entities. This division is not only outdated, but it limits the effectiveness of care and stigmatises those struggling with both. The growing body of ...
The question of cannabis comes up frequently both in my professional setting and amongst people I socialise with and the school community in which I am involved. I do not profess to be an expert in this area, either clinically or in terms of policy, but I do have my own thoughts and professional exp...
Recovering from an eating disorder can be a long, painful and confusing process for the sufferer, it can also be all of these things for their families and loved ones. At Portobello Behavioural Health we recognise that eating disorders have the ability to make parents, siblings, friends, carers and ...
Whenever we are approached by new clients we take the approach of using the minimal level of intervention possible to reach the desired outcome. This reduces disruption and cost. There are times when people need access to residential care. This gives an idea of our method of deciding where to recomm...
