Sometimes, childbirth doesn’t go to plan and you may experience a stressful or terrifying event, which leaves you feeling physically or emotionally distressed. This is known as birth trauma.
This Mental Health Awareness Week is all about 'movement'. We know that exercise is good for our physical health, but it also has a significant impact on our mental health and overall wellbeing.
People can struggle with a hoarding disorder, or hoarding can be part of a physical or mental health problem.
Learning about how to manage anxiety and panic attacks can help you to feel more prepared so that if you do run into these issues in a public space, you’ll be equipped with information and tools that can help you t
Negative self-talk and intrusive thoughts are two different issues, but they have something in common. Both can change how we feel about ourselves and shape our experiences.
Mental health symptoms, worries and feelings of grief don’t take time off during the holidays, so while the festive period can be filled with lovely moments, it can also present challenges and triggers.
Have you noticed a change in a friend or family member’s behaviour or mindset? Maybe they’re isolating themselves, worrying more than usual or acting erratically. Here are some tips on how you can support them.
Do you know the difference between trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? They often get mixed up as they’re both the result of experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Find out more in our blog.
Going through a miscarriage or stillbirth can be an extremely difficult time for both partners, so taking care of your mental health is especially important.
Domestic abuse can be extremely traumatising. If you’ve experienced domestic abuse, it’s worth getting to know the symptoms of PTSD so that you can recognise it and take steps to treat it sooner, rather than later.
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.
The campaign behind this year’s National Grief Awareness Week (2-8 December 2022) is all about normalising grief, and getting the public talking about it.