Understanding Common Types of Mental Illness

Everyone’s mental health dips from time to time. But it can be difficult to separate these universal struggles from the types of mental illness that need medical intervention. This guide…

I find stress is like a rubber band. When the pressure starts to crank up, my band stretches out, tension builds in my body, and I am less able to…

Acrophobia is a specific phobia characterised by an intense fear of heights. It is a common anxiety disorder that affects many of us. People with acrophobia often experience extreme anxiety,…

Life can be pretty scary at times and everybody is afraid of something. No matter how tough or fit or old you are, there’s sure to be something that you’re…

What is metacognition? My tutor asked this during teacher training. Thrown out moments after grappling with his own explanation for a painful (and baffling) 60 seconds. I knew this one.…

Drinking to relax is a deeply ingrained part of our culture. We’ve been celebrating, commiserating and socialising with a glass of the good stuff for centuries. Despite this, the links…

We all have the right to live our lives in the way that we choose. However, some people suffer from mental health conditions, which make them unable to make important…

Valentine’s Day is celebrated when couples show their love and affection for each other. But not everyone is filled with joy on Valentine’s Day. It can be stressful, lonely and…

Thalassophobia is an irrational fear of the ocean or other large bodies of water. For some people, even just being shown a picture of the sea is enough to trigger…

When was the last time you thought about your liver? Last week? Yesterday? Like most of us, you probably don’t think about how well your liver is doing. But you…