Coping with Summer Holidays Anxiety
If you suffer from anxiety, the summer months and holidays may actually be specifically triggering for you. This has a lot to do with the intense heat and humidity of…
You’ve heard of the winter blues but what about summer depression?
Have you heard of Summer Depression? When we hear of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), we tend to associate it with Winter Depression. SAD is a type of depression that tends…
Heavy Cannabis Use Linked to Schizophrenia, Especially among Young Men
The French psychiatrist Jacques-Joseph Moreau published a book called Hashish and Mental Illness in 1845, the same year that Scientific American brought out its first issue. In it, he explored his own experiences with…
10 slow living hobbies that lean into a calmer rhythm
Slow living hobbies, from sewing to gardening, come with real intention. "The slow living lifestyle fits well with hobbies that incorporate an element of mindfulness — creative hobbies such as arts, crafts,…
How to relax | 8 relaxation tips for your mental health
Find ways to relax If there's something that helps you relax, try to find time to fit it into your day. For example, this could be having a bath or…
How addictive, endless scrolling is bad for your mental health
Here’s how social media, the focus of a surgeon general’s advisory in May, is affecting minds and contributing to a mental health crisis in young people Social media has redefined…
Some antidepressants may make heatwave challenging
By Annabel Rackham BBC News People taking some mental health medication need to be extra cautious during the heatwave, the ex-head of the Royal College of Psychiatrists says. Some antipsychotic…
Summer holiday wellbeing tips
Congratulations – you’ve made it! The summer holidays are here. But have you thought about your summer holiday wellbeing? Just because revision, regular homework, lessons, and lectures will soon be a…
10 Significant Ways Autistic People are Different to Neurotypical People
It turns out we see the world through a very different lens. hen you Google what makes autistic people different to neurotypical (NT) people, you’ll most likely either read scientific…
Social Bonds Protect Aging Brains
Summary: Social isolation can potentially harm brain structure and cognitive performance, suggesting an increased risk of conditions like Alzheimer’s dementia. The study indicates a lack of quality social interaction can lead…
