Being on a long waiting list can be challenging and distressing. Here, we share advice on taking care of yourself while you wait for support…
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MENTAL HEALTH
How to handle a ‘vulnerability hangover’ after therapy
Do you sometimes feel embarrassed or ashamed after sharing your insecurities with your therapist? This can be a sign that your therapy is working…
Could greater mental resilience increase life expectancy?
A new study finds a possible connection between mental resilience and a lower risk of death.…
Economic abuse: Know the signs
Money is a powerful weapon in the hands of an abuser; learn how to spot the signs that something isn’t right…
How to help someone before or during a manic episode
Being there for a loved one struggling with mental illness is challenging, but these five tips could make all the difference…
Everything you need to know about functional freeze
Does it ever feel like something isn’t quite right, like you’re disconnected or lack motivation, but neither anxiety or depression quite fit? You could be experiencing functional freeze…
‘So, what do you do?’ How to deal with this common but awkward question when you’re not working
If you can’t work, or you’re taking time out, you shouldn’t feel ashamed. Here are some tips on how to navigate questions…
5 effective techniques to cope with trauma
How can we survive and rebuild following the storm of trauma?…
Learn to spot these hidden signs of depression
How to recognise the more subtle signs that someone might be struggling, and exhibiting high-functioning depression…