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Looking after someone with depression.

How to look after someone with depression (according to Matt Haig).

28 August 2019

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Chloe Faulkner

Well being

Homeless in Northern Ireland

Background I moved home to Belfast, Northern Ireland in July of this year. I thought for sure when I moved home that things would be fine, I’d get housed quickly by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) and I would be able to slowly piece my life back together. Boy/Girl/Non-Binary was I wrong! I moved […]

05 November 2019

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NEM

Lifestyle

Mental Health- 10 Positive Things that have Come from My PTSD Diagnosis

Disclaimer Whilst I am studying psychology and counselling, this does not make me a qualified psychologist or counsellor. If you are experiencing symptoms that you think may be related to PTSD then please contact your GP at your earliest convenience.  The thoughts and comments contained within this post are my own and everyone’s experience will […]

06 November 2019

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NEM

Well being

Why Medication Was the Best Decision I Ever Made

In June 2016, I reluctantly made the decision to start taking medication for my OCD. I’ve openly discussed it with my mental health related posts, but I haven’t actually talked about the reasons why I left it for so long. For today’s post, I’m going to talk a little more about it, along with how […]

02 December 2019

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Amy Jackson

Well being

You can help break the stigma of mental health

More and more people are talking about mental health which is fantastic, not too long ago we were told to ‘stiffen that upper lip’ or worse yet, ‘man up’. These are two sayings that I despise, thankfully though people are opening up more and talking about their feelings and what is bothering them. However, there […]

04 February 2020

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Gayleen Hodson

Enterprise

The anxiety merry-go-round. I want to get off!

When experiencing anxiety, the chest feels tight, shortening breath. Neck muscles tense, strain and lock, the throat feels closed and swallowing becomes a noticeable action. Some people also experience dizziness, fatigue, a burning sensation of the skin. Less energy results in less activity which in some, results in poorer circulation, shivering, hands turn a […]

30 March 2020

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myntladmin

Well being

Unplugging From Social Media and My Mental Health

Times are tough as much of the world struggles with the effects of COVID, lock downs, unemployment, death, media and politics. Boy that is a mouthful of what is happening in our world and I like many of you have been affected. For one month now I have made a dedicated effort to withdraw from […]

26 September 2020

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Joseph Meyer

Education

Six Mental Health Books You Should Add to Your Wishlist

Mental health is without a doubt my favourite genre when it comes to books. Since I started studying psychology back when I did my A-levels, I became fascinated by the topic of mental health. Without reading too much into it, after the subsequent few years, I think it may have been because deep down, I […]

01 October 2020

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Amy Jackson

Trending

Surviving lockdown 2.0

Lockdown is once again upon us here in England and just like before we’re faced with the prospect of a month spent mostly behind closed doors. For some the opportunity to spend more time at home can only be a good thing. While for others the prospect of being stuck inside with little to no […]

03 October 2020

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Chris Hack

Lifestyle