Wellbeing blog

Making the decision to come out to your family can be nerve wracking. Even if your loved ones are supportive and open minded, it still takes courage to open up and be vulnerable.

Half of new mums have intrusive thoughts after their child is born, and sometimes, this can be a sign of postnatal anxiety, depression or OCD.

Guilt is a universal emotion. It’s uncomfortable - and sometimes distressing - to reflect on our poorer choices and failures, what they say about us and what we could have done differently.

Talking about your thoughts and feelings can help you to make sense of them, and getting another person’s perspective can be really helpful.

Death is a natural part of life, but for many of us, it’s an uncomfortable thought.

Many teenagers have a hard time with exam pressure, so as a parent, it can be really useful to be able to spot the signs of stress so that you can help your child if they’re low-key struggling.

Do you ever feel like your mind is on a high alert setting? You might just assume that feeling on edge is normal, or even dismiss it as a personality trait, but it can be a sign of hypervigilance.

When everyone around you seems to be looking forward to spring days, it can lead you to question yourself and ask “what’s wrong with me?” Remember, we all react to things differently and it’s okay not to be okay.

It’s not unusual to be anxious about your child’s well-being and to want to be in control of their care. However, when you won’t let anyone else help or contribute, this can be a problem.

Sleep helps us to regulate our emotions and stabilize our mood. When we don’t get enough sleep we can feel irritable, stressed or generally low, which negatively impacts our mental health.