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How can the news affect anxiety?
Anxiety
5 Mins
May 8, 2023

Sometimes, the news can feel overwhelming, whether that’s down to disaster headlines that are designed to suck us in, or the sheer volume of information that comes our way.

What is high-functioning anxiety?
Anxiety
7 Mins
May 1, 2023

High-functioning anxiety isn’t a formal diagnosis, rather it’s a way that anxiety can manifest itself. However, that doesn’t mean that it’s not a serious issue with real consequences on your mental health.

Recognising and managing mental health issues, early on
Online CBT
7 Mins
April 17, 2023

If a mental health issue is left unmanaged, it's likely the problem will get worse. Recognising a mental health condition early on means you can put steps in place before it impacts your quality of life.

How to respond to uncertainty and change
Online CBT
5 Mins
February 27, 2023

Many things can make life feel uncertain, but with the cost of living crisis and so many other global challenges being a major stressor, coping with the unknowns can be especially challenging.

Feeling anxious about getting a diagnosis?
Anxiety
5 Mins
January 23, 2023

It's important to get treatment from a healthcare professional. If scheduling an appointment or waiting to see a doctor may trigger anxious feelings about your health, here are some tips to help take the first step.

Preparing for your first typed therapy session
Online CBT
4 Mins
January 9, 2023

You’ve taken the first steps towards feeling better by signing up for online typed therapy – but how can you make sure you get the most out of your sessions?

How do I know if I need therapy?
Online CBT
5 Mins
January 2, 2023

If you’ve been wondering whether what you’re feeling is related to a common mental health condition, such as anxiety, stress or depression, here are some ways you can make the distinction.

Starting a conversation about mental health this winter
Online CBT
7 Mins
December 12, 2022

This winter, if you sense that a friend, colleague or family member is putting a lot of pressure on themselves or may be experiencing mental health-related problems, you may want to check in with them.

Amber’s story: The hidden grief of being childless due to ‘social infertility’
Online CBT
7 Mins
November 21, 2022

Written by a member of our clinical team, based on her personal experience of ‘social infertility’. A relatively new term that describes women who are childless, but not by choice, and not due to any medical reason.

National Stress Awareness Day: managing stress by building resilience
Stress
6 Mins
October 31, 2022

If we spot the signs that we’re experiencing stress, we can address it before it becomes a problem. That’s the theme of this year’s National Stress Awareness Day (2 November 2022).

Money worries and mental health
Online CBT
7 Mins
October 24, 2022

In this blog, we’ll look at two strategies: getting the ‘what ifs?’ out of our heads, and problem solving where we can.

Tackling unhelpful thinking styles
Online CBT
6 Mins
August 15, 2022

We all get into unhelpful thinking patterns sometimes. There are a number of different types of thinking, the key to addressing the unhelpful thinking habit is to notice the emotional shift and catch it in the act.