For many people ‘coming out of lockdown’ and the ability to ditch the mask is causing a rise in anxiety. We are seeing an increase in health anxiety issues and for some this is resulting in a reduction in going out again and restricting where feels safe similar to the first lockdown. Firstly, it’s […]
What is a healthy relationship? What do we need to do to keep a good one alive and happy? The past year has put a lot of pressure on our relationships, as our coping strategies we may have used to decompress a situation or feeling, has been removed due to the pandemic. The space we […]
Welcome to World Mental Health Awareness week. In these challenging times, it’s even more important that we support and help each other. The theme for this year is ‘5 ways to wellbeing’. The 5 Ways to Wellbeing are focused on key areas of social connectedness, physical activity, learning, awareness and giving. We would like to […]
Stress is something that connects us all and is a response to the demands of life. We all experience it – both positive stress that motivates us and negative stress that causes us distress. April is stress awareness month and the theme this year is regaining connectivity, certainty and control. What does that mean for […]
After being off school for so long, it is only natural that many young people will be worried about returning to school. There are many reasons why returning to school may feel difficult and young people may experience a range of emotions including anxiety, worry, panic, sadness, irritability and fear. A number reasons contributing to […]