When your emotions and senses are heightened, these tips will help you take back the control…
110 posts tagged
MENTAL HEALTH
Should I try a digital detox?
Nearly one in three of us take a break from our devices each day, while a quarter of us ensure we have a social media detox on a weekly basis. But how effective are social media detoxes, and do we really need them?…
Time to Talk Day: Let’s start a conversation
This Time to Talk Day, we share the latest data from Mind that reveals the impact the cost of living is having on our mental health…
Michelle Elman on how to relieve the unfair burden of ‘survivor’s guilt’
Columnist Michelle Elman shares the confusing mix of feelings that accompany survivor's guilt and how she got through it…
Trauma dumping: what is it, why is it bad, and how to get friends to stop trauma dumping?
What is trauma dumping, why do some people do it, and what can you do to stop friends from oversharing difficult thoughts and emotions at inappropriate times? We answer your top trauma dumping questions and share more about how you can set healthy boundaries with friends who overshare…
What is Alice in Wonderland syndrome and how can we find support?
We explain more about Alice in Wonderland syndrome, how it affects different people, and where you can find help…
Why do we engage in self-destructive behaviours?
They’re patterns of behaviour that can be easy to fall into, but why do we respond in this way, and what can we do to break free?…
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…
5 supportive steps to recover from narcissistic abuse
It’s a long road to recovery following emotional abuse, but the following suggestions can help to ease that journey…