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We all want our children to be happy and healthy. How can we really tell if they have something on their minds? Are they feeling anxious, are they no…

I’m sure this sounds odd - you’re probably fed up with that negative voice inside your head that tells you negative things about the world and yourse…

The idea for the above title occurred during a conversation with my supervisor, when discussing a patient, who was on the cusp of engaging with perso…

Children are taught, very early on in life, to live under pressure. They have to behave, learn fast, know the right answer, be the best, win, and nev…

Many reading this will recognise and understand the term 'black dog', but if it's new to you then it's a term some people use to describe depression.…

Talking about personal mental health issues has become more and more common in recent years, so much so that celebrities no longer shy away from the…

Do you sometimes find yourself doing something you know you shouldn’t… reaching for another biscuit? Making an excuse not to exercise? Buying somethi…

Rage, anger, frustration. Hurt, rejection, shame. Sadness, grief, despair. We may know the names of the emotions, but not how they play a role in ou…

A therapist explores how talking to a counsellor can help after the loss of a pet.

In the continuing furore around Brexit, a much-discussed theme concerns the willingness of each side to compromise. The need for flexibility is ackno…

We share nine simple ways you can start discussing body image and help young people to feel more confident about how they look and feel.