Awareness of these signs of psychosis could allow you to support a friend in need sooner…
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Kai Conibear
Kai Conibear is a writer and mental health advocate. His first book, ‘Living at the Speed of Light’, about bipolar disorder, is out now.'
The struggle of stability when living with a mood disorder
Exploring the paradoxical of finding stability with your mental health when you have a mood disorder…
How to support a friend with bipolar disorder
Here are some things you may want to consider to ensure you’re on the right track when supporting a friend…
The reality of living with psychosis
Katie Conibear is pulling back the veil to reveal their first-hand experience of what psychosis is really like and how they manage it…
Learn how to put together an effective crisis plan for difficult times
Thinking about the ‘worst-case scenario’ isn’t pleasant, but it could give you the reassurance you need to proceed with confidence…
How to overcome sick-day guilt
It’s the phone call we all dread – letting your employer know you need a day off sick. But when your body is telling you it needs a break, it’s time to listen. So, how do we get past the guilt, to get the rest we need to recuperate?…
What does it mean to be non-binary?
Exploring the term ‘non-binary’, and how to be a better ally…
An honest conversation about weight gain
Here, we explore how to navigate mental health medications when weight changes can be triggering, and how to ensure you find a healthy, suitable solution for you…
What are tactile hallucinations?
Have you ever felt like something was on your skin, but looked down to see nothing there? For those with tactile hallucinations, this is a regular, and often disturbing, occurrence, but there are coping strategies to help you through it…