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...
Panic Attacks – Why We Get Them Panic attacks can be caused by PTSD or trauma, but also they are traumatic in their own right. If you have ever suffered a panic attack then you will understand just how frightening they are. The thoughts that are racing through...
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...
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? In recent years Post-traumatic stress disorder has become much more widely talked about, but you may assume that it is confined to people serving in armed conflicts, or emergency service personnel. However, what many...
How to Deal with Unwanted Memories and Repetitive Thoughts The mind is a tricky thing. Sometimes, when we’re struggling with unwanted memories or repetitive thoughts, it almost feels like it’s working against us! If something has happened to you and you’re now living...
Stretched….or Stressed? 9 tips to tackle workplace stress We all need to be stretched in life in order to give our lives meaning and help us thrive. Ideally, our daily lives, whether at work or not, would include tasks that use our brains, challenge us and...