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Social Media and Mental Well-being
Social media’s pervasive influence extends far beyond mere communication; it has reshaped the very fabric of social interaction and personal...
What is Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy (CP) can be defined as a collection of conditions which primarily affect movement and posture but can also affect cognitive...
How to improve your mental health in 2024 with mindfulness and exercise
If you’re looking to improve both your mental and physical health this year, you might want to try combining mindfulness with exercise. A new study...
Unveiling the Magnetic Revolution: TMS at the Forefront of Therapy
In the dynamic realm of psychiatric and neurological treatments, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has emerged as a transformative tool,...
Reverse Seasonal Affective Disorder: What is it and what to do?
Reverse Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also known as spring depression, is a variant of SAD that occurs during the transition from winter to...
How the cost of living crisis affects our mental health
The Cost of Living Dilemma: The cost of living crisis is a term that describes the situation where people are struggling to afford the basic...
Misconceptions and Stigmatisation in OCD
1. How OCD is represented in language and popular media Most people are no strangers to the current rhetoric that portrays OCD as a personality...
Time to Talk Day — The conversations around our mental health
Recently, new data released from Time to Talk Day (1 February) reveals the nation is putting a ‘brave face’ on to avoid talking about mental health...
Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2024
Eating Disorder Awareness Week serves as a crucial campaign aimed to educate individuals about the realities of eating disorders and the major...
Medication Shortages: How the UK is struggling to source ADHD medication
What is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is, a neurodevelopmental condition that affects the ability to focus, control...
DBS vs rTMS for ADHD
New Treatments: We’re living in a time of greater understanding of mental health conditions. With more understanding and more research comes more...
ADD vs ADHD: A better understanding
Definitions: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects attention, impulsivity, and behaviour....
Fibromyalgia: Latest research, diagnosis and treatment
What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia, or fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), is primarily characterised by idiopathic, chronic, nonarticular pain...
Children’s Mental Health Crisis
In recent times, we have witnessed an alarming surge in the number of under-18s requiring urgent referrals to NHS mental health crisis teams. This...
Alcohol and Depression
Depression is a silent struggle that millions of people face every day. It's a condition that affects not only one's mood but also their overall...