| In most relationships one person may be dominant or more forceful. But when the needs of one partner cannot be considered the relationship may become abusive.
Abusive relationships can develop gra ... more »Emotional AbusePhysical AbuseSexual AbuseAddictions can allow people a temporary escape from their problems, and can develop from many activities; alcohol, drugs, eating, gambling, shopping, sex and use of the internet.
Stigma surrounds ... more »Alcohol DependenceDrug AbuseGamblingSmokingAnger is a basic emotion which has allowed us to survive as a species. When a baby screams because it is hungry, too hot or too cold, it is displaying its raw anger. Anger is the emotion of not havi ... more »It is normal and healthy to feel sad or worried about life and its problems and pressures. But when worry casts a cloud over everyday life you may be suffering from anxiety or depression or a mixture ... more »Generalised AnxietyPanic DisorderPhobiasEveryone’s experience of grief and loss is unique. It is normal to feel sad and even angry when a person close to us dies or leaves. People can experience similar feelings when a relationship ends.
... more »Bullying occurs when a person or group is able to overpower a victim, causing pain and distress. It is not restricted to the playground, and operates at all levels of society and within all age group ... more »Career counselling is sought when an individual needs confidential guidance and help about areas of study and possible career movements or changes. If an individual experiences a personal issue about ... more »Sometimes children and young people (and their families) may need extra support if they are finding it difficult to deal with or understand their emotions and/or behaviour. Schools often provide profe ... more »Financial problems often cause stress, anxiety and depression, and when these problems become severe it's natural for the individual to feel that debt is taking over their life. Unmanageable debt can ... more »Dementia is a progressive brain dysfunction that gradually leads to an increased restraint of daily activities. It is not a specific disease and there are many disorders that can cause dementia. The ... more »Depression is a common condition that will affect one in three people at some time in their life. It is a complicated illness with many different symptoms and causes.
Changes in eating habits and ... more »Bipolar Disorder/Manic DepressionPostnatal DepressionEating disorders are extremely common, however can be serious and even life threatening if not treated appropriately. Millions of people are affected by eating disorders every year and unfortunately t ... more »Anorexia NervosaBinge Eating DisorderBulimia NervosaSelf-confidence can be defined as ‘being self-assured and feeling or showing self-reliance’ or 'faith in one's own abilities'. Self-confidence is often considered to be made up of a variety of factors ... more »Most people assume self-esteem is the same as self-confidence, and although self-confidence is related, it’s not the same. Self-confident people may also suffer from low self-esteem, for example, acto ... more »A mental illness is a brain disorder that causes an individual to think, act and feel differently to other people. It is quite common for the disorder to disrupt a person's whole life and prevent them ... more »People whose lives are dominated by compulsive hand-washing or having to re-check the locks in their home often suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It usually involves obsessions (intrusive th ... more »Personality is described by a set of traits, behaviours and patterns that build character and individuality. Thoughts, attitudes, feelings and perceptions of the world all define someone's personality ... more »Antisocial Personality DisorderAvoidant Personality DisorderBorderline Personality DisorderDependent Personality DisorderHistrionic Personality DisorderNarcissistic Personality DisorderObsessive-Compulsive Personality DisorderParanoid Personality DisorderSchizoid Personality DisorderSchizotypal Personality DisorderWhen terrible things happen like accidents and natural disasters, individuals react in different ways and have diverse perceptions of the incident and events. Responses can change as their symptoms he ... more »Relationship Counselling can help improve the way we relate to the people around us and break free of old patterns to realise our potential. It is usually an integral part of personal or individual wo ... more »Affairs and BetrayalsCouples CounsellingSeparation and DivorceSchizophrenia is a severe brain disorder, affecting the sufferer's ability to think clearly and decipher fantasy from reality. The disorder may develop gradually and it may therefore take a while for ... more »Relationship problems can arise from sexual difficulties, but sexual problems may also be an indication of deeper problems in the relationship. Sexual difficulties can emerge at any time, but especial ... more »Psychosexual TherapySexual orientation indicates whom an individual is sexually and emotionally attracted to. This can mean males or females of the same or opposite sex. A person's sexual orientation is not the same as a ... more »Stress is the pressure under which you are placed by daily life. It can be positive and spur you into action to meet a deadline; but too much stress can put your health at risk and leave you unable t ... more »An abortion is the medical or surgical ending of a pregnancy, although an early natural termination is often called a ‘spontaneous abortion’.
Abortion has been practised since earliest times and ha ... more »Tourettes Syndrome is a neurological illness, which usually begins during childhood. This disorder is distinctive due to quick, sudden movements that an individual makes but is unable to control. The ... more »Psychological trauma occurs as the result of a traumatic event. Traumatic experiences make us question our beliefs about safety and destroy our assumptions of trust. A traumatic event involves an expe ... more »On average we spend almost a quarter of our adult life at work. It can give us a sense of purpose, structure and satisfaction – and enables us to finance our daily living. Sometimes however, work ca ... more »
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"Mixed anxiety and depression, according to the ONS 2000 survey, is experienced by 9.2 per cent of adults in Britain. This is followed by general anxiety at 4.7 per cent and depression (without the symptoms of anxiety) at 2.8 per cent."
(www.mind.org.uk, 2005)
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"The least common disorder in the ONS survey is panic disorder, affecting 0.7 per cent of the population of Britain. In 2000 there was a slight decrease, 0.5 per cent, in the prevalence of obsessive compulsive disorder compared with the figures for 1993."
(www.mind.org.uk, 2005)
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