Mental Health

What Is SMART Recovery? SMART Recovery is a nationwide network of support groups for people struggling with addiction. It’s the second-largest community support system in the world, rivaled only by 12-Step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous. “SMART” is an acronym that stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training. It is secular in …

Louisa Rose is a social media consultant and a mum of two. She spoke to us about her experiences as a parent living with anxiety and depression during lockdown. [Trigger warning: this post references suicide] I have always suffered from depression and anxiety for as long as I remember. I …

Existentialism Gaining independence will often lead to realizing the truth of our mortality, that we are only here on earth for a short period. This feeling is what philosophers call existential anxiety. Existentialism is a philosophical inquiry associated with the living person’s actions, beliefs, and attitudes. Existentialism holds the idea that …

The UK Governments’ Coronavirus Action Plan to contain, delay and mitigate the spread of Coronavirus (with investigative research conducted throughout) was designed to ease the burden on the NHS by facilitating a steady influx of patients, thereby avoiding an overwhelming surge in NHS demand. Despite former NHS staff coming out …

Thoughts on Life and Love Thoughts on Life and Love – Mental health, emotional wellbeing & personal development This Youtube video offers good tips and background info into emotional unavailability. What it is, and what to do about it:       Mandy X Are you emotionally unavailable? Mandy Kloppers. …

Hoarding is a disease that can be very destructive, as it slowly consumes a person’s life. Hoarding disorder is defined as a persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions because of a perceived need to keep them. The thought of discarding possessions tends to cause hoarders to feel distressed. As …

It’s all you can do to put one foot in front of the other – even maintain upright posture. Heck, you barely have the energy to think. You’re worried and looking for resources, ’cause you have no idea as to what’s going-on. What say we learn about fatigue? This Article …

The International Storytelling for Health Conference at the National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. Once upon a time, there was a conference, unlike any other conference that had been before. The business suits and ties were transformed into floral prints, casual dress and funky outfits. When night was nigh, I walked in …

Tory Burch is a high-end fashion designer (I definitely cannot afford her clothes, handbags, etc.). But she also is a huge supporter of women entrepreneurs. Last Thursday (March 5th), she held her annual Embrace Ambition Summit in New York City. The description of the event read: “We are bringing together leaders and …

COVID-19, formally known as the novel coronavirus, was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020. It has become increasingly important to understand not only the physical symptoms but also the impact on mental health. While the focus of current research is primarily on nurses and …