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The Existence of Amy: A Mental Health Book Review

A frank, often uncomfortable depiction of life with OCD and depression, Riva exposes the internal struggle of living with intrusive, destructive thoughts that affect the behaviours of those who experience these mental illnesses.

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The Beginner’s Guide To Recovery From Mental Illness

A guide to getting started on your journey to recovery from mental illness.

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How To Support Your Partner Through Mental Illness (Guest Post)

Joyce looks at ways we can support our partner through mental illness.

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What is Anxiety?

We all experience it from time to time. It's a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear. It might be brought on by something like an impending job interview or an exam, an argument with a loved one, or worries about your finances.

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5 Myths About Mental Health

As a society, we have never been more aware and more sensitive to mental health. However, there is still an awful lot of stigma surrounding the subject, and a lot of myths that still circulate, some of which can be so dangerous if believed.

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Mental Health Essentials for Employers

Work and work-based stress can cause or exacerbate mental health issues, however, there are things that employers can do to help alleviate issues and support their staff where needed.

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A to Z of Mental Illness

The subject of mental illness can be broken down into a wide range of subtopics. I've arranged those into an A to Z list to give an overview of everything that's involved.