19 Apr

Top 2 signs depression could be a defence against grief

Is depression a defence against grief?Our Psychotherapist Gary Herrington explores this delicate topic below as part of mental health awareness month Depression is one of those many terms that, in recent times, has become familiar with the concept of mental ill health. It is seen

11 Apr

3 remarkable ways stress can make pain worse

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Let's look at how the brain handles stressOur brain and nervous system are designed to protect us and help us to survive In chronic pain (long term/ongoing), information from our body goes to the brain. The body collates all the evidence and information based on

10 Oct

7 essential ways to improve your mental health

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'Mental Health' we hear this term used increasingly frequently. Ironically, though, it's often used when we are talking about poor mental health or things that have an adverse effect on our mental health. So what does it mean to be mentally healthy? We can think

27 Sep

3 tips to better your mental health during winter

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Shorter days and longer nights approaching and your mental health can really suffer at this time of year. As the nights draw in and the mornings get darker, it’s easy to find ourselves slipping into a more negative frame of mind. There are many reasons

19 Mar

Psychological self care to help with self isolation and social distancing

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Now and in the coming months many people are being asked to self-isolate or socially distance. While these actions are being taken to protect people’s health and the NHS from the effects of Covid-19 / Coronavirus, the psychological impact of being in ‘quarantine’ or withdrawing

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