Wellbeing blog

If you find yourself losing your temper often, feeling ashamed of how you act when you’re angry or your anger is hurting your relationships, it could be time to ask yourself if you have a problem.

Watching a friend or family member struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be incredibly tough.

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.

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.

Taking care of ourselves is fundamental to our physical and mental health, and yet it’s often pushed to the bottom of our list. We tend to be so busy with things like work, chores and caring for others, that it can

Health anxiety is where you have a fear or fixation of having or developing a serious illness. You might feel like you’re in a never-ending cycle of spotting ‘symptoms’ and worrying about them.

There’s no denying that January comes with certain challenges, but that doesn’t mean that we’ll automatically have a terrible month.

The Sunday Scaries describes the anxiety you feel when anticipating the new working week.