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How To Cope With Nightmares

A six-step plan on how to cope with nightmares and reduce distress.

Self-Help for SAD

Autumn is beautiful, but for some, it ushers in the most difficult time of the year.

World Mental Health Day 2020

10th October is World Mental Health Day and the theme for 2020 is Mental Health for All: Great Investment - Greater Access.

Mental Health

Suicide & Stigma

Trigger warnings for discussions on suicide, suicide attempts, and harmful stigma.

Mental Health

How My Chronic Pain and Depression Influence Each Other (Guest Post)

After learning more about the mind and body connection, and the science behind chronic pain, I came to understand that our mind does in fact significantly influence our body.

Mental Health

Social Anxiety Disorder: An Interview With Tanja

What is Social Anxiety Disorder and what is it like to live with it? Tanja explains all.

Mental Health

The Mental Health Tag

I came across this Mental Health tag and thought it would give me a good opportunity to share more about my own mental health story.

Mental Health

Mental Illness and Medication (Guest Post)

Graham Morgan explores the subject of medication as a form of treatment for mental illness.

Mental Health

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

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

Mental Health

5 Benefits of Group Workshops in Mental Health Recovery

Lots of people (myself included) get the automatic "oh hell no" feeling when they hear "group therapy" or anything to do with having to access treatment in a group setting. At best, it feels uncomfortable, and at worst it can be utterly panic-inducing. Believe me, I get it.

Mental Health

All By Myself: Mental Illness and Living Alone

***Trigger warning: This post includes descriptions of self-harm and impulsive behaviours. Please do not read on if you are at risk of being upset or triggered by these topics.***

Mental Health

5 Myths About Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), also known as Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD) is arguably one of the most misunderstood mental health diagnoses. The myths surrounding BPD are not just annoying for those who experience it, but can also be harmful.