Are you anxious about making decisions? Do you feel wary or walk on eggshells when you’re with your partner? Do you feel you need to justify their behaviour? Are you often criticised? Or that whatever you do and say is never quite good enough? It could be a sign of narcissistic abuse…
MENTAL HEALTH
What can we learn from Ed Sheeran’s documentary, ‘The Sum of It All’?
Ed Sheeran’s newest docuseries explores the star’s rise to fame and the challenges he’s faced along the way, from love and loss to finding balance in life.…
Are mental health services failing to address the impact of menopause?
Watchdog are calling for the impact of menopause on mental health to be reviewed following the death of a 56 year old NHS worker.…
Maternal mental health: What support is available?
We chat with pregnancy and postpartum psychotherapist, Sophie Harris, to learn more about the support available for new and expectant mums…
What is intergenerational trauma and how can we break the cycle?
Intergenerational trauma can feel like an unrelenting trap, but it’s time to break free…
Cost of living: the impact on children’s physical and mental health
With almost one quarter of parents of children under the age of 11 claiming that the cost of living has had a detrimental effect on their mental health, we take a further look and highlight some available support…
Michelle Elman on how to learn to ask for help
Why do we feel so much pressure to be self-reliant, and how come it is so hard to accept a helping hand? Columnist Michelle Elman explores...…
Six times as likely to die by suicide: the Traveller mental health crisis
It’s time to take a hard look at the reality faced by many in the Traveller community…
Finding support for self-harm
The act of self-harm is a sign we need support, but how can we recognise this and ask for help?…