It is a very common occurrence that a new mum is highly emotional following the birth of her child. But the ‘baby blues’ should lift after a couple of weeks. If you have symptoms that continue or start later then it may be a sign of Postnatal Depression (PND). The...
OCD is a debilitating condition that affects around 3% of people in some form. Most stereotypically it is described as people checking doors and windows and repeatedly washing their hands. However, the condition is far more complicated and wide ranging than that, as...
Avoid Depression While Social Distancing With These 9 Emotional Needs We are all aware that if our mental health is compromised it can lead to depression or anxiety. In this time of social distancing and self-isolation, it can be challenging to stay healthy, both...
Understanding Anger – The Causes, the Effects and the Solutions What is Anger? Anger is a gift from nature that motivates us to take action. Usually seen as a negative thing, it is in fact a positive emotion. It moves us forward to protect ourselves and make...
How Bullying Causes PTSD and Trauma Nearly all of us have experienced bullying in some form at some point in our lives. In today’s blog we explore the effects of bullying and the trauma surrounding it, Bullying can cause traumatic experiences, leading to PTSD...