Phobias are the most common type of anxiety disorder and, according to the NHS, it is estimated that around 10 million people in the UK have a phobia which can…
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As the mass vaccination programme rolls out throughout the UK many people are breathing a sigh of relief; if this is not the end, it’s at least the beginning of…
The Princes Trust’s long-running survey of young people’s happiness and confidence has returned its worst findings in its 12-year history. 50% of the young people interviewed said that the current…
I wrote last year about ‘Blue Monday’, the day that is reputed to be the day that winter looms more forbiddingly than ever, the joy and festivity of Christmas and…
As talk of tightening the current lockdown is reported in the media, the topic of loneliness and how it intersects with mental health seems more relevant than ever. Shortly before…
As we prepare for a New Year’s Eve unlike any other, some of us are turning our attention to New Year’s resolutions while others are simply hanging on, hoping and…
Christmas this year is most likely going to look quite different to usual. Although the ‘rule of 6’ and travel restrictions are to be lifted across the country, experts are…
Losing someone close to us is one of the most painful experiences many of us will have in our lives, and although it’s an almost universal experience, it’s rarely discussed….
Sales of bars of chocolate from the supermarket rose a whopping 46% year on year in the UK as people turn towards cheap treats to cheer themselves up during a…
As we progress through the autumn term, increasing numbers of school children are developing anxiety and worry about attending school. Although some level of worry about school can be completely…