What it’s like to have OCD at Christmas
Although the prospect of listening to Michael Bublé for the next month fills me with immense joy, it doesn’t take long for my excitement to be swept away. It is replaced…
Top tips for looking after your mental health at Christmas
The festive season can be a time of joy and spending time with loved ones but it can also be a stressful and lonely period. During this time it is important to…
7 tips to boost your mood when feeling depressed
Lift your spirits and start to feel better with these expert tips for improving your mindset. When you're feeling down or overwhelmingly sad, it can be difficult to find the…
Don’t strive for perfection – find happiness in the everyday
Life is not a performance, subject to the judgment of others, so put satisfaction over self-improvement, writes Yvonne Williams Could we aim for what gives us satisfaction, happiness, contentment and fulfilment?…
Seasonal affective disorder: More than the winter blues
Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that lasts for a season, typically the winter months, and goes away during the rest of the year. When daylight hours start…
How to Deal With Difficult People — Without Harming Your Mental Health
When it comes to dealing with difficult people, it can be tough to just “grin and bear it.” A really unpleasant person or interaction can linger in your mind, even…
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…
Greener Diet, Younger Brain: Mediterranean Diet Slows Brain Aging
Summary: Recent research indicates that a green Mediterranean diet can slow down brain aging. A new study found weight loss related to this diet reduced the aging of participants’ brains. The…
