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Phobias affect two in one hundred people in the UK, a scary statistic for those with extreme anxiety around certain issues or situations. In this article, we are going to explore phobias and what they can do to a person…
This is the second blog of our series highlighting the types of Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs) and is listed under ‘Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Related Disorders in the latest Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). In this article, we will discuss what dermatillomania is, the…
Social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, is a long-term condition ruled by a fear of social situations. It is usually triggered during a person's teenage years but can happen anytime. Social anxiety can be extremely distressing and have…
Loneliness is common - it's a part of life. In 2022, 49.63% of adults (25.99 million people) in the UK reported feeling lonely occasionally, sometimes, often or always. Every person will have or will go on to feel loneliness at…
The week commencing 22nd April is officially Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week. In this article, we will explore MS, the signs and symptoms, types, causes and more about MS Awareness Week. MS Awareness Week Created by the MS Society, MS…
In the fourth blog of our series highlighting the several types of eating disorders, we are going to explore Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED). In this article, we look at the characteristics and symptoms, the treatments available, and…
*Sensitive content. Please note that this article may be triggering to some. If you need help please reach out, there are resources listed at the bottom of this page. If you are seriously worried about yourself or a loved one,…
In this article, we explore what paranoia is, examples of paranoia, its causes and its relation to mental health conditions. We will also look at the effects of paranoia alongside ways to support a loved one suffering from the condition.…
In this blog post, we'll explore the different types of talking therapy currently available. "One adult in eight (12.1%) receives mental health treatment, with 10.4% receiving medication and 3% receiving psychological therapy." Not one box fits all, and therapy must…
Health and fitness fads can be hard to avoid as we head into the new year. But what about long-term health and lifestyle changes? Positive New Year's resolutions are always worth making, but at your own pace and on your…
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and this year, the theme is anxiety. As one of the most prominent mental health illnesses, anxiety has and will most likely affect everyone at some point in their lives. From exam pressures to starting…
Anxiety disorder is a mental health diagnosis that can have a big impact on your day to day life. There are different types of anxiety disorders that we covered in our first blog in the ‘All About Anxiety’ series, you…
What is anxiety? Anxiety is typically defined as a feeling of worry and unease. Everyone will likely experience feelings of anxiety during certain times in their lives, for example when preparing for a job interview or when going on a…
Anxiety disorders are an extremely common form of mental health problems. According to a recent study, 1 in 10 people are likely to have a ‘disabling anxiety disorder’ at some stage in their life. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and depression…
