How to Support Someone with Mental Health Issues

We’re all more aware of the heavy toll poor mental health can take. Concepts like self-care, mindfulness and burnout are all familiar to us now. But knowing how to support…

People experiencing separation anxiety disorder feel intense fear or anxiety when they’re away from loved ones. The disorder is mainly associated with children, but adults are not immune. In fact,…

Catastrophising turns minor worries into overwhelming fears. It gives new life to mishaps or misunderstandings, letting them endure in our minds as defining failures. And even if the worst possible…

Mental health is different for everyone. It’s personal and complex; what helps one person manage theirs won’t necessarily help another. That said, there’s a proven link between our mental and…

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…