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Men’s health in focus

  Men’s health in focus     We see an increased focus on men’s mental health in society and this is with good reason. The facts don’t lie that men still seem to suffer perhaps silently with mental health issues and struggle to reach out for help. When we look at the suicide statistics in the […]

Post Traumatic Disorder Awareness Day – 27th June 2022

On 27th June each year, the UK raises awareness of post traumatic stress disorder (“PTSD”) – let’s just call it trauma.  Many clients we see come with symptoms of chronic ill health, anxiety, low mood/depression, OCD, eating disorders, intrusive thoughts, feeling disconnected from others, struggling to concentrate and remember things, addictions to food, alcohol, prescription […]

How to manage exam and revision stress

With the exam period fast approaching, whether with SATS this week, GCSE’s, A Levels or degrees, it’s important to consider how we manage our stress levels during this time. It is normal to feel a bit worried about exams, especially if you’re under pressure from school, your family and even from yourself. Exam stress may […]

Stress Awareness Month – April 2022

April is Stress Awareness month so let’s talk about negative stress and what causes us to feel overwhelmed and struggle to cope.  There are lots of helpful guides and tools in this link Stress Awareness Month 2022 – The Stress Management Society  What is stress?  Simply it is the body’s reaction to feeling under pressure, […]